{
  "id": 7818182,
  "title": "Spider-Man: Brand New Day Surpasses Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Become North America's Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-surpasses-star-wars-the-force-awakens-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:14:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-brand-new-day-surpasses-star-wars-the-force-awakens-to-become-north-americas-highest-grossing-movie-of-all-time"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken the title of the highest-grossing movie of all time in North America, surpassing the previous record holder, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Tom Holland sequel has now earned $936.773 million domestically, just edging out 2015's The Force Awakens which has grossed $936 million. While inflation should be taken into account, Sony and Marvel owner Disney won't care as Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been a massive success, even surprising movie executives. The film's popularity is attributed to its portrayal of Peter Parker's loneliness and struggle following the loss of his loved ones after a memory wipe spell. Director Tom Rothman said the movie's emotional relatability is what resonates with audiences worldwide. Brand New Day has now grossed a global total of $2.4 billion, making it the third highest grossing movie of all time after Avatar and Avengers: Endgame. An inevitable Spider-Man sequel is already in the works with Destin Daniel Cretton set to return as director.",
  "summary": "Spider-Man: Brand New Day has overtaken Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie of all time in North America.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Overtakes ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ as Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time at Domestic Box Office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-overtakes-star-wars-force-awakens-as-highest",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:49:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits No. 1 on All-Time Domestic Chart, Topping ‘Force Awakens’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-no-1-on-all-time-domestic-chart-topping",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:51:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Kapow! ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Beats ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ As Highest Grossing Movie Ever At Domestic Box Office With $936.7M",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/kapow-spider-man-brand-new-day-beats-star-wars-force-awakens-as",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:54:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Passes ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ for All-Time Domestic Box Office Record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-passes-star-wars-the-force-awakens-for-all",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:26:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Film Ever At Domestic Box Office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-highest-grossing-film-ever-at",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:40:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Is Officially the Highest Grossing Film in Domestic Box Office History",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-is-officially-the-highest-grossing-film-in",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:16:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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