Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings to record-breaking $121 million China debut

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered a blockbuster start at the China box office, earning $121.3 million during its first five days in cinemas and becoming one of the biggest Hollywood releases in the market this year.

According to Artisan Gateway, the latest Marvel and Sony Pictures superhero film opened at No. 1 during the July 31-Aug. 2 weekend, collecting RMB463.5 million (approximately $68.1 million) over its three-day opening frame. The film's total reached $121.3 million after five days, boosted by strong audience demand across the country.

The Tom Holland-led superhero adventure also set a new milestone in premium format screenings. IMAX contributed $19 million to the opening, making it the highest-grossing IMAX opening weekend ever for a Spider-Man film in China.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day follows Peter Parker as he embraces life as a street-level hero after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film stars Tom Holland alongside Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo and Sadie Sink.

Elsewhere on the China box office chart, Pearl Studio's animated fantasy All Wishes Come True! placed second with $31.8 million in its third weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $171.5 million. Stephen Chow's sports comedy Kung Fu Soccer ranked third, adding $14.1 million for a domestic total of $318.5 million.

Hezhong Ruike Media's workplace comedy Make Zhonghe Great Again (Johnny Keep Walking! 2) debuted in fourth place with $8.9 million over the weekend, while Universal's Obsession completed the top five with $4.7 million in its second weekend.

China's overall weekend box office reached $132.3 million, with the country's 2026 year-to-date theatrical revenue standing at $3.39 billion.