In a stunning display of box-office dominance, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially swung past one of cinema's biggest titans. The latest web-slinging adventure has now overtaken James Cameron's Avatar on the domestic charts, and it did so in record time—under 20 days of release.
The film, which has held the number one spot for three consecutive weekends, continues to shatter expectations. With a domestic total now sitting at $785.8 million, it has edged out Avatar's lifetime earnings of $785.2 million, a record that stood for over a decade. This milestone places Brand New Day as the fourth-highest-grossing movie in U.S. history, trailing only Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avengers: Endgame, and its predecessor, Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Globally, the film has crossed the $2 billion mark, joining an elite club of just eight movies ever to achieve that feat. Among Marvel Cinematic Universe titles, only Infinity War and Endgame rank higher worldwide. The movie has also surpassed the $1.9 billion lifetime gross of No Way Home, which concluded the previous trilogy starring Tom Holland and directed by Jon Watts.
Now, Brand New Day launches a fresh trilogy, with Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker and Destin Daniel Cretton taking over directorial duties. The film also features a stellar ensemble including Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo, and Tramell Tillman. Critics have embraced the new direction, praising its grounded narrative, high-octane action, and emotional depth. The movie holds a Certified Fresh 89% critics' score and a Verified Hot 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The third weekend added $70 million to its domestic haul, a remarkable hold for a blockbuster. Produced on a reported budget of $225 million, the film is already a massive financial success. Its rapid climb past Avatar is particularly notable, as Cameron's sci-fi epic had been a benchmark for box-office longevity since its 2009 release.
For fans of the franchise, this is just the beginning. The film's success has already sparked discussions about future installments, and you can catch it in theaters now. For more on the film's journey, check out our earlier report on its $700 million milestone. And if you're in the mood for more web-slinging action, explore our ranking of Spider-Man's live-action villains.
As Brand New Day continues to break records, it's clear that Spider-Man remains a box-office force to be reckoned with. Whether it can climb higher on the all-time list remains to be seen, but for now, it's a triumphant new chapter for the beloved hero.
