'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Earns $355 Million in U.S. Opening Weekend
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" grossed $355 million in its U.S. opening weekend, making it the second-highest debut ever.
- The film's international earnings reached $927 million, with a total global box office of $927 million.
- Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige attributed the success to the enduring appeal of Marvel characters and their connection with fans.
The latest installment in the Spider-Man franchise, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," has shattered box office records, raking in $355 million during its opening weekend in the United States. This impressive sum places it as the second-highest-grossing debut in U.S. history, surpassed only by "Avengers: Endgame." The film's success highlights the continued strong connection between Marvel characters and their global fanbase.
This has been a phenomenal debut and we are very grateful to the public around the world for seeing our film as it was meant to be seen.
Globally, the movie has already amassed $927 million, underscoring its widespread appeal. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige expressed gratitude for the public's reception, stating that the film's performance reflects the "enduring power of Marvel characters." He also noted that the film's success "opens the door to exciting developments to come."
reflects the enduring power of Marvel characters and the connection they continue to have with fans around the world
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" also set a record for preview screenings, earning $72 million in North America the week prior to its official release. This figure alone surpassed the preview earnings of "Avengers: Endgame." The film stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, alongside a supporting cast including Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.
opens the door to exciting developments to come.
Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.