Key facts
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieved the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million.
- The film's opening day grossed $168 million in the U.S. and Canada.
- Global opening projections range from $465 million to $875 million.
- The movie's production cost was reported at $225 million.
- The film received strong reviews, with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 'A' CinemaScore.
Despite a perceived downturn in the superhero movie genre, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has achieved a monumental global box office opening. The film secured the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales, falling just short of 'Avengers: Endgame.' Its opening day grossed $168 million in the U.S. and Canada, surpassing 'Avengers: Endgame.' Global opening projections range from $465 million to $875 million, defying widespread 'superhero fatigue.'
The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and costing $225 million to produce, also benefited from strong reviews, earning a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 'A' CinemaScore. Audience demographics showed a predominantly male audience, with over half under the age of 25. This success follows the $1.9 billion global gross of its predecessor, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' which concluded on a cliffhanger.