Tom Rothman on Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Blockbuster Success, Being Outbid for ‘Obsession’ and More
Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman celebrated the runaway success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" during an appearance at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, where he spoke with Variety about the film industry's stronger-than-expected summer. The picture has become 2026's highest-grossing release, a result Rothman attributed to its emotional, character-driven approach rather than spectacle alone,…