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Mumbai: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has emerged as the biggest film of 2026 within just a week of its release, overtaking Toy Story 5 at the global box office. The Marvel Studios production, starring Tom Holland, has delivered a record-breaking performance, grossing an estimated $1.155 billion (over ₹10,100 crore) worldwide in just seven days.

The film’s rapid rise has pushed it ahead of Toy Story 5, which has earned approximately $1.067 billion (around ₹9,340 crore) since its release earlier this year. The achievement cements Brand New Day’s position as the highest-grossing film globally in 2026 so far.

Strong global and domestic performance

Of the film’s total global earnings, around $449 million (₹3,930 crore) has come from North America, while international markets have contributed $706.3 million (₹6,180 crore). This strong overseas performance has played a crucial role in propelling the film to the top of the global charts.

In India, the film has also witnessed exceptional box office success. According to trade estimates, it is nearing the ₹400 crore gross mark, making it one of the fastest Hollywood films to achieve this milestone in the country.

India box office trends and daily collections

The film’s performance in India reflects both strong opening momentum and a gradual weekday slowdown, which is typical for major releases.

Day-wise India nett collections:

• Day 1: ₹60.60 crore
• Day 2: ₹49.35 crore
• Day 3: ₹70.25 crore
• Day 4: ₹77.75 crore
• Day 5: ₹23.80 crore
• Day 6: ₹21.50 crore
• Day 7: ₹15.20 crore

On its seventh day, the film earned approximately ₹15.20 crore nett, with a gross collection of about ₹18.17 crore, taking its total India gross to ₹380.78 crore and nett collections to ₹318.45 crore.

The seventh-day numbers marked the steepest weekday drop so far, with a decline of nearly 29.3 per cent compared to the previous day. Despite this, the film continues to outperform most Hollywood releases in the Indian market.

Trade analysts expect the film to comfortably cross the ₹400 crore milestone over the upcoming weekend.

Record-breaking achievements

Even before completing its first week, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has set multiple records across markets. The film recorded:

• The highest-grossing Monday in North American history with $47 million
• The biggest Tuesday collection with $42 million
• The fastest run to $400 million in North America, achieved in just four days

It has also become one of the fastest films ever to cross the $1 billion global mark, second only to Avengers: Endgame.

These achievements underline the film’s massive appeal and the enduring popularity of the Spider-Man franchise.

Praise from the Russo Brothers

The film’s success has drawn praise from filmmakers Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, known for directing Avengers: Endgame. The duo congratulated the cast and crew, acknowledging the film’s historic box office run.

Their message highlighted the film’s record-breaking opening weekend and praised the efforts of the entire team, including director Destin Daniel Cretton and lead actors such as Zendaya.

Outlook and future milestones

With another weekend ahead, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to continue its strong run at the box office. Industry experts believe that if the current momentum holds, the film could challenge the lifetime earnings of major Hollywood releases in India, including Avatar: The Way of Water.

Globally, the film is also likely to add more records, further strengthening its position as one of the biggest superhero films of all time.

Conclusion

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record-breaking first week underscores the continued dominance of superhero films at the global box office. By surpassing Toy Story 5 and achieving historic milestones within days, the film has set a new benchmark for theatrical releases in 2026.

With strong performance across both global and Indian markets, the film is poised for an extended run, potentially rewriting more records in the weeks ahead.