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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already the highest-grossing movie of the year, and could beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ all-time record at the US box office
Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest-grossing film released so far this year at the US box office, according to GamesRadar+, with industry observers now suggesting it could go on to challenge Star Wars: The Force Awakens' long-standing domestic box office record. The milestone underlines the continued box office strength of the Spider-Man franchise and Marvel-related releases more broadly, at a time when the wider cinema industry has been looking to major blockbusters to sustain post-pandemic audience numbers.
The report frames the film's early takings as part of a strong run that has outpaced other 2026 releases, positioning it as the year's box office leader to date. Comparisons to The Force Awakens, which set a benchmark for US domestic earnings after its 2015 release, reflect the scale of Brand New Day's commercial performance, though the article notes this record remains a stretch goal rather than a confirmed outcome.
In short
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day is 2026's top-grossing film so far in the US.
- It could challenge Star Wars: The Force Awakens' all-time domestic record.
- Highlights continued strength of the Spider-Man and Marvel box office draw.
Explained simply
Spider-Man is a long-running superhero character owned by Marvel, and his films have been made by Sony in partnership with Marvel Studios. “Domestic box office” means ticket sales in the United States and Canada, a key measure of a film’s cinema performance.
The Force Awakens, released in 2015, is part of the Star Wars series and set a high US box office benchmark. A film’s ticket sales can show how strongly audiences are responding, while major releases also matter to cinemas seeking to attract crowds.
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