Tom Holland is about to have a massive July. With The Odyssey hitting theaters on July 17 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging in on July 31, the actor is poised to dominate the summer box office. But it's the web-slinger's latest adventure that has Marvel fans buzzing—and for good reason.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Brand New Day marks Holland's fourth solo outing as Peter Parker and could be the start of a new trilogy. The film arrives at a critical moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has seen several recent entries underperform at the box office. Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Swings to Netflix Top 5 Ahead of 'Brand New Day' suggests audiences are still hungry for the character, even as the broader MCU struggles.
Early projections are incredibly promising. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to gross between $180 million and $190 million in its three-day domestic debut—the highest opening of 2026 so far. While that won't match the record-breaking $260 million opening of Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, it would easily surpass Holland's first two solo films. Homecoming opened to $117 million, while Far From Home earned $185 million over its extended six-day debut.
For context, No Way Home went on to earn over $810 million domestically and $1.9 billion worldwide, despite not releasing in China. Brand New Day likely won't reach those heights, but it's virtually guaranteed to cross the $1 billion mark globally, making it the first MCU film to do so since Deadpool & Wolverine.
One potential hurdle: the film won't have IMAX screens for its opening weekend. The Odyssey has those locked down for three weeks. Still, the buzz around Brand New Day suggests it won't need premium formats to draw crowds. The cast includes Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, and Mark Ruffalo, adding to the excitement.
Marvel's recent box office disappointments have put pressure on Brand New Day to revive the franchise. But Spider-Man has always been an outlier. Even though Sony distributes the films, the character's global appeal remains unmatched. Essential Spider-Man Comics Every Fan Needs to Read Before Brand New Day offers a deeper dive into the lore that makes this hero so enduring.
As the release date approaches, expect projections to fluctuate. But one thing is clear: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is poised to be the summer's biggest event, and Marvel is counting on it to swing the franchise back to glory.
