'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' swings to $355 million, lands second-biggest opening ever

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered one of the biggest box office debuts in cinema history, earning a staggering $355 million in its opening weekend across North America to secure the second-largest domestic opening of all time, behind only Avengers: Endgame.

The Marvel and Sony blockbuster exceeded even the most optimistic industry projections after opening with a record-breaking $72 million in Thursday previews before adding an unprecedented $168 million on Friday, the biggest single-day gross ever recorded. It ultimately finished just $2 million behind Avengers: Endgame's historic $357 million opening weekend in 2019.

Starring Tom Holland in his fourth outing as Peter Parker, Brand New Day also surpassed the domestic opening of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which debuted to $260 million in 2021. The film has received an "A" CinemaScore and strong audience reactions, suggesting it could enjoy a lengthy run at the box office.

Internationally, the superhero adventure has also posted huge numbers, pushing its global opening weekend to approximately $665 million. That makes it one of the biggest worldwide debuts ever and reinforces Spider-Man's position as one of Hollywood's most bankable franchises.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day sees Holland return alongside Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo and Sadie Sink. The film picks up after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, following Peter Parker as he embraces a new chapter of his life while facing fresh threats in New York City.