Spider-Man: Brand New Day Rules Box Office for Five Straight Weeks, Nears Global Top Three

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is on the verge of entering the top three films in worldwide box-office history after taking in more than $2.332 billion by the end of the August 28-30 weekend.

The film, led by Tom Holland and also featuring Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, sits just behind “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which has earned $2.334 billion. The narrow gap leaves the Spider-Man sequel close to another place in the global rankings.

The film has also maintained its momentum in North America. It earned $22.2 million over the latest weekend, a 44% decline from the previous weekend, but still held the No. 1 position for five straight weeks. Its North American total reached $891 million, while overseas markets contributed $1.441 billion.

North American receipts are expected to pass $900 million during the week. The film could ultimately overtake “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which earned $936 million in North America, and move into first place in the region’s box-office history.

In Taiwan, the film’s total has approached NT$540 million. The performance has set a new high for the Spider-Man franchise in Taiwan and made the movie Sony Pictures’ biggest hit.