Spider-Man: Brand New Day earns Rs 13 crore in advance bookings, eyes Rs 45 crore opening

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, is already breaking records before its official release. Advance bookings for the film have crossed Rs 13 crore in India, setting the stage for a massive opening day.

Trade analysts estimate the film will collect around Rs 45 crore on day one. Some projections suggest it could even touch Rs 50-60 crore, putting it in the same league as Avengers: Endgame.

Advance booking frenzy

Bookings opened earlier this week and tickets are selling fast across major chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Metropolitan cities, especially Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, have reported high demand for opening weekend shows.

Multiplexes have added extra early morning and late-night screenings to accommodate the rush. Single screens in smaller cities are also seeing strong walk-in interest.

Tom Holland's box office pull

Tom Holland's Spider-Man films have consistently performed well in India. Spider-Man: No Way Home earned over Rs 35 crore on its opening day in 2021, despite pandemic restrictions.

Brand New Day is expected to surpass that figure comfortably. The film's marketing campaign, including a final trailer released this week, has built considerable hype among fans.

Potential record in sight

Avengers: Endgame holds the record for the biggest opening day in India, with Rs 53 crore. Trade experts believe Brand New Day could challenge that number if word-of-mouth is positive.

Early social media response from fan screenings has been enthusiastic. However, the film's long-term performance will depend on its reception among general audiences, not just comic book fans.

What this means for the industry

A Rs 45 crore opening would be a major boost for the Indian box office, which has seen a mixed year. Hollywood superhero films have remained a reliable draw, while local productions have had uneven results.

Distributors are optimistic that Brand New Day will bring footfall back to theatres, especially in regions where audience turnout has been sluggish.

The film releases worldwide on Friday. Early estimates will be updated once actual day-one numbers come in from across the country.