Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears All-Time Domestic Record as 'Coyote vs. Acme' Debuts

Key points

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $22.2 million in its fifth weekend, reaching $891.5 million domestically and $2.332 billion globally, placing it fourth all-time worldwide.
• The film is projected to become the highest-grossing domestic film of all time by the Labor Day weekend, surpassing The Force Awakens.
• Coyote vs. Acme, acquired by Ketchup Entertainment after Warner Bros. shelved it, opened to $15.4 million in 3,575 theaters, ranking No. 2.
• The Odyssey earned $14.3 million domestically and $1.553 billion globally, helping Universal become the first studio to cross $3 billion in international box office in 2026.
• Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars opened to $8 million domestically and $19.3 million globally, a significant underperformance for a production with an estimated $110 million budget.

Background

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dominated the summer box office since its release, previously setting records for opening day and fastest time to $1 billion. The film's sustained performance has driven the 2026 summer season toward pre-pandemic levels. The Odyssey has also been a major summer hit, recently surpassing Barbie in global lifetime earnings.

How outlets are covering it

Rotten Tomatoes emphasizes Spider-Man's impending all-time domestic record and the strong performance of Coyote vs. Acme, noting its 96% approval rating. Deadline highlights Universal's milestone of crossing $3 billion in international box office, driven by The Odyssey, and details Spider-Man's global market performance. Boxoffice Pro notes the lack of strong competition for Spider-Man, suggesting it may remain on top into September. Awards Daily focuses on the historical significance of Spider-Man's domestic gross, comparing it to Titanic and The Force Awakens, while noting it may not receive a Best Picture nomination despite its commercial success.

Why it matters

The continued dominance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day signals a strong recovery for the theatrical market in 2026. The success of Coyote vs. Acme, a film previously shelved by Warner Bros., highlights the potential for alternative distribution models. The underperformance of The Dog Stars raises questions about the viability of high-budget, non-franchise films in the current market.

What to watch

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to surpass The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing domestic film of all time by the Labor Day weekend. The Odyssey is projected to reach $600 million domestically. Labor Day weekend will see the release of several new films, including By Any Means and Onslaught.