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FILMS· Theatrical TriumphAug 13, 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box office records, surpasses Captain America: Civil War

The latest Spider-Man installment has not only shattered domestic box office records but also out-earned a major Marvel Cinematic Universe film in less than a week, marking a significant cinematic achievement.

By Comics Today
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved unprecedented box office success in its opening week.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has made an immediate and profound impact on the global box office, shattering multiple records within its first week of theatrical release. The film's opening weekend alone saw it gross $360 million domestically, a figure that notably surpassed Avengers: Endgame. This initial success quickly propelled the movie past the $1 billion mark worldwide in just a few days.

The film's remarkable performance continued to unfold, setting an all-time box office history record on a single day. Yesterday, Brand New Day garnered an impressive $42 million domestically, establishing it as the biggest Tuesday in domestic box office history. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it saw the Spider-Man franchise outperforming its own previous record, held by Spider-Man: Far From Home's $39.2 million Tuesday in 2019.

Beyond its daily records, Brand New Day has also eclipsed the entire theatrical run of a significant Marvel Cinematic Universe entry. With a current worldwide gross of $1,155,469,617, the latest Spider-Man installment has surpassed Captain America: Civil War, which concluded its run at $1,155,046,416. This rapid overtaking highlights the new film's immense draw.

The comparison to Captain America: Civil War is especially striking given that film's pivotal role within the MCU. Civil War, often considered more akin to an Avengers ensemble film due to its expansive cast and critical storyline for Infinity War and Endgame, represents a high benchmark. For Brand New Day to surpass such a foundational and beloved title in mere days underscores its extraordinary cultural and commercial resonance.

The sheer velocity of Brand New Day's earnings in such a compressed timeframe is difficult to fully comprehend, yet these clear points of comparison make its monumental success more tangible. Projections suggest the film could ultimately exceed $2 billion internationally, placing it among a very elite group of cinematic blockbusters.

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