Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Breaks North American Record, Overtakes Star Wars
The Spider-Man Brand New Day box office has reached a historic milestone, with the Marvel-Sony superhero film officially overtaking Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie in North American box office history.
According to Box Office Mojo, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has generated $936.773 million domestically, putting it ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which finished its domestic run at approximately $936.66 million.
The record comes just 47 days after the film’s domestic release on July 31, 2026, highlighting the extraordinary pace of its theatrical performance. Box Office Pro also confirmed that the film has become the all-time highest-grossing domestic release.
Spider-Man Overtakes a Decade-Old Star Wars Record
Star Wars: The Force Awakens had controlled the unadjusted North American box office record since its release in December 2015. Its $936.66 million domestic total remained ahead of every major blockbuster that followed, including Avengers: Endgame.
Now, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has moved into first place with a domestic total of $936,773,134.
The difference between the two films is relatively small, but the significance of the milestone is substantial. The Star Wars record had stood for more than a decade before the latest Spider-Man movie finally passed it.
A Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
The Spider-Man Brand New Day box office run started strongly from its opening weekend.
The movie generated approximately $360.09 million domestically during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.
Box Office Pro reported that the film’s opening weekend was the biggest domestic opening weekend in history. It also became the fastest movie to reach several major domestic revenue milestones, including $400 million, $500 million, $600 million, $700 million, $800 million and $900 million.
The film crossed the $900 million domestic threshold in just 36 days, making it only the second movie ever to reach that level in the North American market.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Continues Its Box Office Run
The achievement further strengthens the commercial record of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man franchise.
Holland’s previous solo Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home, earned approximately $814.8 million domestically, placing it among the biggest North American releases of all time.
With Brand New Day, the character has now reached a significantly higher level at the domestic box office.
The film also benefits from the broader popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the long-running cultural appeal of Spider-Man, one of Marvel’s most recognizable characters.
Global Box Office Also Surpasses $2.4 Billion
The success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day is not limited to the United States and Canada.
Box Office Mojo currently lists the film’s international gross at approximately $1.516 billion, bringing its worldwide total to about $2.453 billion.
That makes the film one of the biggest worldwide releases in cinema history.
The North American market accounts for about 38% of its worldwide gross, while international markets contribute the larger share of its global earnings.
Marvel and Sony Score a Major Theatrical Milestone
The record is also significant for Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day was distributed domestically by Sony Pictures, while the character remains part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film’s performance demonstrates the continued commercial strength of major superhero franchises in the theatrical market.
The achievement also arrives during a particularly strong year for major theatrical releases. The Odyssey, Toy Story 5 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have also generated major worldwide box office totals in 2026.
The broader North American box office has experienced a strong summer as well, with industry revenue benefiting from several major releases.
The $1 Billion Domestic Milestone
With the film already above $936 million domestically, attention is now turning toward the possibility of another historic threshold: $1 billion in North America.
No movie has previously crossed the $1 billion mark at the unadjusted domestic box office. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is therefore within roughly $63 million of that milestone based on its current reported total.
Whether the movie ultimately reaches that figure will depend on how long it remains in theaters and how much additional revenue it generates in the coming weeks.
The current record, however, is already confirmed: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed The Force Awakens and now holds the top domestic box office position.
What the Record Means for the Spider-Man Franchise
The record provides another indication of the continuing commercial strength of Spider-Man as a theatrical property.
The franchise has repeatedly produced major box office results across different eras and versions of the character. Tom Holland’s films have added another successful chapter, with No Way Home already establishing a major domestic benchmark before Brand New Day surpassed it.
The latest film’s performance also demonstrates the impact that a major opening weekend can have on a movie’s overall theatrical run. By starting with more than $360 million domestically, Brand New Day created a substantial early lead that helped it reach the $900 million milestone faster than any previous film.
Star Wars Record Finally Falls
The previous record-holder, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, remains one of the most commercially successful movies ever released.
Its $936.66 million domestic total represented a remarkable achievement when it was released in 2015. The film’s record survived the theatrical runs of several subsequent blockbusters, including Avengers: Endgame.
After more than ten years at the top, the record has now moved to another major franchise.
The narrow difference between the two films also illustrates how difficult it has been for recent releases to surpass the benchmark. Brand New Day managed to do so after only 47 days in theaters.
Looking Ahead
The Spider-Man Brand New Day box office has already entered movie-history territory. With $936.773 million in North American revenue and approximately $2.453 billion worldwide, the film has surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens and established a new unadjusted domestic box office record.
The next major benchmark is the $1 billion domestic mark. For now, the film’s record-breaking theatrical performance gives Sony, Marvel and the Spider-Man franchise another major milestone as the 2026 movie season continues.
FAQs
1. How much has Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned in North America?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has earned approximately $936.77 million at the North American domestic box office.
2. Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Yes. The film surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which earned approximately $936.66 million domestically.
3. What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s worldwide box office?
Its worldwide total is approximately $2.453 billion, according to Box Office Mojo.
4. When was Spider-Man: Brand New Day released in North America?
The film opened domestically on July 31, 2026.
5. Who plays Spider-Man in Brand New Day?
Tom Holland plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
6. What was Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s opening weekend?
The movie opened with approximately $360.09 million domestically.
7. Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the highest-grossing movie in North America?
Yes. Based on the current unadjusted domestic box office figures, it is now the highest-grossing film in North American box office history.
8. Which movie previously held the domestic box office record?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens held the record with approximately $936.66 million.
9. Could Spider-Man: Brand New Day reach $1 billion domestically?
The movie is within roughly $63 million of $1 billion based on its current domestic total. Its final result will depend on its remaining theatrical run.
10. How fast did Spider-Man: Brand New Day reach $900 million domestically?
It reached $900 million in approximately 36 days, according to Box Office Pro.
