‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Refuses to Leave — Still In The Most Theaters 5 Weeks Later
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains the widest-released film in US cinemas in its fifth weekend, despite the arrival of two major new releases. Its continued theatre presence underlines the exceptional commercial strength of the Sony-Marvel blockbuster and provides further support for cinema operators after its record-breaking run.
The film will play in 3,678 theatres, down from 4,006 the previous weekend, compared with 3,575 for Coyote vs. Acme and 3,330 for Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars. Having grossed $2.24 billion worldwide since its 31 July release, it is projected to add $22 million to $27 million domestically this weekend, potentially overtaking Titanic in the all-time box-office rankings; Coyote vs. Acme is forecast to open at $14 million to $22 million, while The Dog Stars is expected to take $9 million to $14 million.
- Spider-Man remains the widest-released film in its fifth weekend.
- Its global takings have reached $2.24 billion.
- It could surpass Titanic in domestic box-office rankings.
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Spider-Man is a Marvel superhero whose films are made by Sony in partnership with Marvel. Brand New Day is part of a long-running series about Peter Parker, a young man who balances ordinary life with fighting crime.
The film’s reach in cinemas and ticket sales reflect the role of major releases in drawing audiences to theatres. Sony, Marvel and cinema operators all have a stake in how well a film performs, while its success can also shape expectations for future superhero films.