
The box office has a new web-slinger at the top. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, has swung past the USD 1.67 billion mark worldwide in just 10 days of release. The film's global haul includes a strong USD 145 million second weekend in the United States, the third-best ever for a sophomore frame.
The numbers, reported by trade analysts and studio sources, put the film on a trajectory that rivals the biggest superhero openings in recent memory. The overseas performance has been especially striking โ the film became the second-fastest title to cross USD 1 billion internationally.
In India, the response has been nothing short of phenomenal. The film has collected over Rs 455 crore at the domestic box office, according to early estimates. That figure puts it ahead of Avengers: Endgame's lifetime Indian collections, a benchmark that seemed untouchable for years.
The Hindi-dubbed version, along with original English and other regional language screenings, has driven footfalls across multiplexes and single screens alike. Industry insiders point to the film's blend of multiverse action and emotional stakes as the key draw for Indian audiences.
While Spider-Man dominates the headlines, The Odyssey has quietly set its own box office milestone. The epic adaptation, released in the same window, has posted the best opening for a non-franchise film this year. Exact figures for the film's global total are yet to be officially confirmed, but trade trackers suggest it has already crossed the break-even mark and is heading into profitable territory.
The film's strong word-of-mouth, particularly among older audiences, has helped it sustain weekday numbers. The two films together have injected fresh energy into a theatrical market that had been struggling to match pre-pandemic levels.
The 10-day global gross of USD 1.67 billion puts Spider-Man: Brand New Day in elite company. Only a handful of films have reached this figure this quickly, and the pace suggests the film could challenge the all-time top slots before its run ends.
For Disney and Sony, the co-producers, the film's performance is a validation of their shared universe strategy. For Tom Holland, it cements his position as one of the most bankable stars in the industry today.
The overseas gross crossing USD 1 billion in record time also underscores the growing importance of international markets, particularly Asia and Latin America, in determining a film's ultimate financial success.
As the film enters its third week, attention will shift to whether it can sustain momentum against upcoming releases. Trade analysts will be watching the Monday drop and the performance in key markets like China, where the film is yet to release in some regions.
For now, the record books have a new entry. And with The Odyssey also performing beyond expectations, the summer box office is proving that audiences are still willing to show up for the big-screen experience.