Marvel and Sony Pictures have delivered one of the biggest box office launches ever with Spider Man: Brand New Day, which grossed an impressive $875 million worldwide during its opening weekend.
Of that total, $355 million came from the domestic U.S. market. The result far exceeded expectations, as industry analysts had predicted no more than $550 million globally, while Sony Pictures expected the movie to earn around $190–195 million in North America. For comparison, The Odyssey, which became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing film, opened with $264 million worldwide.
The superhero blockbuster has now secured the second biggest opening weekend in cinema history, trailing only Avengers: Endgame, which debuted with $1.2 billion globally in 2019.
Even before its theatrical release, the film had already broken two records. It earned $72 million from preview screenings, while its marketing campaign reportedly cost $309 million.
The movie has also been well received by audiences and critics alike, holding 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and an impressive 98% audience score.
«This is a truly phenomenal opening, and we are grateful to audiences around the world for coming to experience our film the way it was meant to be seen. This debut reflects the unstoppable power of Marvel's characters and the connection they continue to share with fans across the globe. As audiences have already seen, it also promises exciting things to come», — said Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
As a Reminder, Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks all time preview record with $72 million before release.