Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks West Africa box office record with N1.8 billion

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the West African box office record, grossing N1.8 billion, according to FilmOne Entertainment. The distributor announced the achievement on social media, praising the film's success in the region and thanking West African audiences for their support. The record-breaking performance marks a significant leap from the film's early success in Nigeria, where it had already set a box-office record before its nationwide release.

FilmOne described the movie as the highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in West Africa, highlighting the strong turnout and enthusiasm of audiences across the region. The superhero franchise's continued popularity demonstrates the enduring value of major blockbusters to African cinema operators, even as audience growth remains modest.

In August 2025, Spider-Man: Brand New Day had already recorded N120.4 million from preview screenings in Nigeria, surpassing the previous record and solidifying its commercial strength. Nigeria's box-office revenue has been on an upward trajectory, increasing from N7.36 billion in 2023 to N11.58 billion in 2024, and reaching N15.64 billion in 2025. Industry projections anticipate the country's 2026 gross box office to exceed N20 billion.