Spider-Man: Brand New Day recorded the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales, and its success, along with that of The Odyssey, has boosted shares of Indian cinema operators.
The Sony-released superhero film, starring Tom Holland, drew large audiences, helping lift the stocks of Indian theater chains. The Odyssey's blockbuster debut also contributed to the industry's momentum, as both movies have performed strongly at the box office.
In related news, Jon Bernthal, who plays the Punisher in the Marvel universe, said his character serves as a cautionary tale for Peter Parker. Bernthal and Holland have a long-standing connection: they filmed each other's audition tapes for their respective Marvel roles in 2015 while working on the period drama Pilgrimage. Their careers have been intertwined ever since.