'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' becomes eighth film in history to cross $2 billion at box office

Spider-Man: Brand New Day continued to dominate the North American box office, earning an additional $70 million in ticket sales during its third weekend in theaters. Based on industry estimates, the superhero film starring Tom Holland and his real-life wife Zendaya has grossed over $2 billion worldwide since its release on July 31. The movie has now become Sony Pictures' highest-grossing film to date, according to Hollywood Reporter.

The film set the record for the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, earning $360 million, surpassing Disney's 2019 Avengers: Endgame in terms of non-adjusted-for-inflation sales. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day follows Peter Parker navigating changes to his powers and living in isolation after erasing his identity.

The movie showcases Peter Parker's efforts to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) while facing off against a new threat to New York City.

Close behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day in terms of box office success was Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, which gathered $23.2 million domestically in its fifth weekend on screen. Warner Bros.'s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as a couple trying to survive when their neighborhood is transported back to prehistoric times, came in third place on its opening weekend with $21 million.

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie secured fourth place, collecting an estimated $20.5 million during its debut weekend in theaters. Katseye: Wild Hearts, a film chronicling the pop girl group by the same name, rounded out the top five, earning $3.6 million on its opening weekend for Trafalgar Releasing.

As Hollywood continues to thrive, industry analyst David A. Gross noted that the box office generally slows down in the second half of August due to students returning to school. However, the current situation shows strong business in the film industry. The top 10 films in the US include: SIX The Musical Live! ($3 million), The Brink of War ($2.7 million), Toy Story 5 ($2.3 million), One Night Only ($2 million), Your Name. 10th Anniversary ($1.6 million).