Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, becoming the second-fastest film ever to reach that milestone. The Sony blockbuster, starring Tom Holland, achieved the mark after debuting to the biggest domestic opening weekend in history, surpassing Avengers: Endgame.
Box office analysts say the film's performance is part of a resurgence of billion-dollar releases, a positive sign for an industry still working to recover to pre-Covid levels, even as ticket prices have risen.
The movie's rapid climb underscores the continued drawing power of the Spider-Man franchise and superhero films in general, as theaters benefit from a string of major hits. Analysts note that reaching the billion-dollar threshold at such a pace reflects strong audience demand and a return to blockbuster habits among moviegoers.
No other details about the film's international earnings or its production budget were provided in the reports.