Spider-Man: Brand New Day explodes at the box office

The weekend box office delivered a spectacular showing, but the results are now pouring in for the second frame of the blockbuster spectacle. With Spider-Man making a massive $360 million opening, the film managed a strong $145 million take, placing it as the third-biggest second weekend of all time, trailing only the titans of Avengers: Endgame and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Despite the slightly softer numbers, the success is staggering. This achievement marks the first time a Sony film has ever crossed the $100 million mark in its second weekend, eclipsing the previous record held by Spider-Man: No Way Home. Globally, the cinematic phenomenon has amassed an incredible $1.67 billion, with domestic earnings already hitting $655 million.

The stardom radiating from the franchise extends far beyond the main hero. Holland’s supporting role in The Odyssey was a massive domestic success, netting $31.5 million and a substantial $461 million domestically. This single performance has catapulted him into the top tier of box office history for Christopher Nolan, becoming his second-highest grossing film domestically, ahead of titles like The Dark Knight Rises and behind the colossal success of The Dark Knight.

Overseas, the global impact is even more pronounced, with the film already hitting $1.1 billion and setting a new high for Nolan’s international gross. It’s clear that Spider-Man isn’t just a superhero; it’s a global juggernaut.

Meanwhile, the rest of the cinematic landscape offered a mixed bag of results. The romantic comedy One Night Only took a quieter route, earning $5.7 million. While it showed promise, questions linger about whether its high-concept premise will translate into lasting audience appeal.

In other areas, some releases struggled to find footing. Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man was perhaps the weakest performer this week, grossing only $2 million across over 1,600 screens. It seems audiences weren’t sold on his unique venture with The Horror Section during the summer.

Other family and franchise films also saw varying success. Toy Story 5 cemented its status as a yearly favorite, pulling in $3.9 million and a domestic total of $470 million, making it the third-best performer so far this year. The Minions and Monsters franchise continued its steady run, posting $3.5 million, demonstrating that even mediocre films can still find a nice profit.

Even some major animated properties faced headwinds. Moana continues its slow decline, with the $250 million movie bringing in $2.8 million for a domestic total of $121.4 million.

To round out the week’s list, Olivia Wilde’s The Invite added $717 thousand to its running total, proving that compelling stories can still capture attention. The fun continued with annual events like the CatVideoFest, which successfully drew a large audience despite playing on only a few screens.