‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Overtakes ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ as Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time at Domestic Box Office

Sony/Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has shattered a long-held record, surpassing the $936 million unadjusted total of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to claim the title of the highest-grossing film in U.S./Canada box office history. Tom Holland's "Spider-Man" debut began with a $360 million domestic opening, surpassing "Avengers: Endgame" for that record, though "Endgame" fell short of "The Force Awakens" with $858 million worldwide.

"Brand New Day" alone drove August's box office to $1.2 billion, marking the all-time high for the month. The film has now crossed the "Force Awakens" record on its seventh Tuesday, grossing $2.45 billion worldwide. "Brand New Day" showcases a decade of effort by Sony, Marvel, and notably, Tom Holland, who transformed the iconic superhero into a complex character, navigating sacrifice and loss.

The film's success follows a strong performance in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," which grossed $1.9 billion in 2021, despite limited Chinese release and COVID-19 challenges. Fans eagerly awaited Peter Parker's resolution to the memory-erasure aftermath, and "Brand New Day" delivered, garnering positive reviews and anticipation. Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman expressed surprise at the film's opening weekend, noting the unprecedented challenges theaters faced due to the pandemic and strikes.

While "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" reigned atop the charts for over a decade, the longevity of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day's" dominance may be brief. The upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," already generating $50 million in presales, could potentially surpass the record-breaking "Brand New Day" opening, potentially outperforming even the high expectations set by the MCU's resurgence.