‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Makes History as Third Highest-Grossing Film Ever

The global box office landscape has been reshaped yet again as Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its meteoric rise. Starring Tom Holland, the superhero blockbuster has officially surpassed James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water to claim the title of the third highest-grossing film in cinematic history, boasting an impressive worldwide haul of USD 2.33 billion.

A Historic Run

For five consecutive weekends, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dominated the North American box office. According to weekend studio estimates, the film pulled in an additional USD 22.2 million in the U.S. and Canada, representing a remarkably resilient hold with only a 44% drop from its fourth week.

This momentum has propelled its global tally to USD 2.33 billion, edging out Avatar: The Way of Water, which concluded its theatrical run at approximately USD 2.32 billion. As it stands, the film sits comfortably behind only two industry titans: Avatar (USD 2.92 billion) and Avengers: Endgame (USD 2.79 billion).

Chasing the Domestic Crown

The film’s domestic performance is equally record-breaking. Having amassed USD 891 million in North American theaters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now within striking distance of the all-time domestic record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens (USD 936 million). Should it clear that hurdle, the film could potentially become the first in history to surpass the USD 1 billion mark at the North American box office alone.

Amidst this success, Tom Holland has cemented his status as a box-office powerhouse. At just 30 years old, he has become the third highest-grossing actor of all time, trailing only Zoe Saldana and Scarlett Johansson, and currently stands as the youngest performer to rank among the top tier.

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Defies Expectations

While the wall-crawler reigns supreme, the weekend also saw the triumphant return of Coyote vs. Acme. Initially shelved by Warner Bros. for a tax write-off, the live-action/animation hybrid was acquired by Ketchup Entertainment and opened in second place with USD 15.5 million. The film—a courtroom comedy centered on Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation—was a hit with both audiences and critics, earning an “A” CinemaScore and a 95% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Box Office Struggles and Steady Performers

The weekend was not without its casualties. The Ridley Scott action drama The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, underperformed significantly. Opening in fifth place with a mere USD 8 million domestically, the film faces a challenging road to profitability given its estimated production budget of USD 70–100 million.

Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to show impressive legs, maintaining a strong international presence with USD 48.6 million in overseas earnings this weekend, bringing its total global gross to USD 1.55 billion.

As the box office remains in flux, all eyes are on the Spider-Man franchise to see just how much higher it can climb before its historic run finally concludes.