Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Global Box Office Records

The fourth solo film starring Tom Holland, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has achieved record breaking box office results across multiple international markets. In South Korea, the film became the fastest movie of 2026 to reach 2 million admissions, hitting the milestone in three days and surpassing the previous record held by the film Hope. In India, the movie opened at 60.60 crore net and reached a total India gross collection of 131.46 crore by its second day, breaking previous records set by Avatar: The Way of Water and Avengers: Endgame. In Chile, the film recorded the best opening of 2026 with approximately 120,000 spectators on its first day. Global projections for the opening weekend have risen from initial estimates of 450 million to 550 million dollars to as high as 900 million dollars, which would make it the second largest opening in history behind Avengers: Endgame.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the plot follows an adult Peter Parker who must confront new threats while dealing with the fact that he has been forgotten by his loved ones, including MJ and Ned. The film features a cast including Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, and Jon Bernthal. Critical reception of the film varies by region and perspective. Center leaning coverage notes a mixed response, citing strong action sequences but a lack of fun. Center right leaning coverage frames the film more positively, highlighting its darker tone and its ability to integrate themes of grief and responsibility into a human story.