Spider-Man soars to huge US$355 million opening in North America

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered box office records in its North American debut, grossing US$355 million, according to industry estimates. The superhero film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, also earned an additional US$573 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to US$928 million. Analysts were highly impressed with the opening, as it marked the second-biggest domestic box office performance, only behind Avengers: Endgame, which grossed US$357 million in its opening weekend.

The film's success comes at a crucial time for the box office, as there hasn't been a major action title in the summer for nine weeks, creating a prime opportunity for Spider-Man to shine. With strong performances from international markets, particularly China, analysts predict the film's worldwide total will surpass US$1 billion.