Updated
Updated · Variety · Aug 12
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears $2 Billion Globally as Third Weekend Tops $65 Million
Updated
Updated · Variety · Aug 12

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears $2 Billion Globally as Third Weekend Tops $65 Million

3 articles · Updated · Variety · Aug 12

Summary

  • $65 million to $70 million could flow in during Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s third North American weekend, keeping it firmly atop the box office despite five new wide releases.
  • After just 12 days, the Tom Holland sequel has already reached $671 million domestically and $1.68 billion worldwide, driven by strong buzz and repeat viewings that should push it past $2 billion at near-record speed.
  • $20 million to $30 million is the expected range for Warner Bros.’ The End of Oak Street, the strongest newcomer, while PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is targeting about $20 million and the other new releases are headed for single-digit starts.
  • $17 million to $20 million more is in sight for The Odyssey, now at $1.11 billion globally, helping lift the summer box office past $4 billion for only the second time since the pandemic.
  • Only seven films have ever crossed $2 billion theatrically, and Spider-Man would become Hollywood’s first to do so since 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water.

Insights

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