Spider-Man sequel tops $1 billion globally in six days
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" remained dominant at the North American box office in its second weekend, taking $43 million on Friday and heading for an estimated $143 million weekend total. Although this represented a roughly 60% fall from its record-breaking $360 million opening, it lifted the Marvel-Sony film's domestic haul to $653 million, underlining its exceptional commercial run and cementing it as the year's box office leader.
The film has already overtaken "Toy Story 5" as 2026's highest-grossing release worldwide, reaching $1.155 billion globally in just seven days and crossing $1 billion in six — the second-fastest film ever to do so, behind only "Avengers: Endgame". Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" held second place, on course for about $30.5 million in its fourth weekend and a domestic total near $460 million, while newcomers "One Night Only", "Super Troopers 3" and "Ice Cream Man" were projected to earn roughly $6 million, $3.9 million and $2.1 million respectively, and "Toy Story 5" continued its run in fifth place, nearing $470.5 million domestically.
- "Brand New Day" keeps top spot with $143 million second weekend
- Film hits $1.155 billion globally, second-fastest to $1 billion ever
- "The Odyssey" holds second; three new releases open modestly
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Spider-Man is a superhero created by Marvel Comics, centred on Peter Parker, a young man who gains spider-like abilities and tries to balance ordinary life with protecting others. The character has appeared in many films over several decades, including versions made by different studios and actors.
Sony holds the film rights to Spider-Man, while Marvel Studios, owned by Disney, has worked with Sony on several recent entries. This arrangement allows Spider-Man to appear alongside other Marvel characters while Sony remains closely involved in producing and distributing the films.
Box-office results measure money taken from cinema ticket sales, with North America usually referring to the United States and Canada. Big opening weekends can reflect strong audience interest, but later-weekend takings are also watched to judge how well a film is sustaining demand.
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Originally published by Variety as “Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings into Second Weekend With $43 Million on Friday”.