‘Spider-Man’ Beats ‘Avengers: Endgame’ as ‘Brand New Day’ Climbs to $360 Million, the Biggest Opening Weekend in Box Office History
Is Spider-Man more powerful than all of the Avengers combined? There’s certainly a case to be made after “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” captured a mind-boggling, record-setting $360 million in its domestic debut, officially ranking as the biggest debut in box office history. After landing above Sunday’s estimates of $355 million, “Brand New Day” has outpaced […]
After years of challenges, the summer of 2026 has brought a record-breaking weekend for U.S. box offices, with "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" leading the charge. The $355- $358 million domestic opening of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," possibly setting a new all-time record, combined with the $51 million third weekend of "The Odyssey" to push overall totals to $434 million.
This surpassed the previous record of $402 million set in April 2019 by "Avengers: Endgame." Michael O'Leary, CEO of the movie theater trade organization Cinema United, praised the historic weekend, stating that moviegoers across generations contributed to this record-breaking moment. The success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" showcases the MCU series' ability to draw a massive fanbase, while "The Odyssey" demonstrated its staying power with a strong third weekend performance.
Both films have received critical acclaim and are expected to contribute to a triumphant year for Hollywood.
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