In a stunning display of box office dominance, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially crossed the $700 million mark domestically, becoming only the seventh film in history to achieve this feat. The milestone comes just 13 days after its domestic release, and the movie is now poised to overtake Top Gun: Maverick in the all-time domestic rankings within days.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, this latest Spidey adventure marks the fourth solo outing for Tom Holland's Peter Parker, who first swung into the MCU a decade ago in Captain America: Civil War. Following the massive success of the Jon Watts-directed trilogy—Homecoming, Far From Home, and the record-breaking No Way Home—this new film was expected to launch a second trilogy, and it's off to a phenomenal start.
With a reported budget of $225 million, Brand New Day has already surpassed the lifetime domestic gross of Black Panther ($700 million) to claim the sixth spot on the all-time domestic chart. The list is currently topped by Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($936 million) and Avengers: Endgame ($858 million), with Spider-Man: No Way Home sitting at $814 million. Given its current pace, Brand New Day could eclipse its predecessor's domestic haul in just a couple of weeks.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is the speed at which it's happening. The film has only been in theaters for about two weeks, yet it's already beaten the lifetime totals of some of the biggest movies ever made. It's also the first film since Top Gun: Maverick—which grossed $721 million domestically—to cross the $700 million threshold, and it should overtake that Tom Cruise blockbuster by Friday.
Critically, the movie has been a hit with both reviewers and audiences, earning 90% and 98% scores on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively. Unlike No Way Home's multiverse-hopping narrative, Brand New Day takes a more grounded approach, and that change of pace has clearly resonated. The film's success also comes without the benefit of a China release, a factor that hampered No Way Home as well, yet both films have thrived globally.
As Brand New Day continues its theatrical run, it's on track to become only the third superhero movie ever to hit $2 billion worldwide, a milestone that could arrive as soon as this weekend. For fans of the wall-crawler, this is an exciting time—and with a new trilogy on the horizon, the future looks brighter than ever for Peter Parker.
For more on the web-slinger's box office dominance, check out our breakdown of Spider-Man's most destructive villains or see how The Odyssey recently overtook another Spider-Man film. And if you're looking for more to watch, our Netflix picks for this week include some Spidey-themed options.
Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for all the latest updates on Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
