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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Surpasses Avatar 2 in Box Office Rankings

Sep 1, 2026
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Sep 1, 2026 08:30
Spider-Man beats Avatar 2 in 31 days to become the third-biggest film in history

## Record-Breaking Performance

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Tom Holland, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the third-highest-grossing film in history. In just 31 days, the film surpassed "Avatar: The Way of Water," reaching a global box office total of approximately $2.33 billion. This rapid ascent places it behind only "Avatar" and "Avengers: Endgame."

## Box Office Milestones

The film's swift success is notable, as "Avatar: The Way of Water" took over a year to reach its $2.32 billion total. "Brand New Day" also overtook "Titanic" and "Ne Zha 2," which now rank fourth and fifth, respectively. It is the eighth film to cross the $2 billion mark, achieving this feat faster than any film except "Endgame."

## Domestic and International Success

Domestically, "Brand New Day" has dominated the North American box office for 31 consecutive days, amassing $891.5 million. This places it second on the all-time domestic list, trailing only "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Internationally, the film has earned $1.44 billion, with significant contributions from China, Japan, the UK, and India.

## Future Prospects

Despite its success, "Brand New Day" is unlikely to surpass "Avatar" and "Endgame," which stand at $2.92 billion and $2.79 billion, respectively. The film's weekly earnings are slowing, and "Endgame" is set for a re-release, potentially widening the gap.

## Film Details

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, "Brand New Day" follows Peter Parker as he navigates a world that has forgotten his identity. The film features Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo, and Jon Bernthal alongside Holland. It premiered in July.

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