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Spider-Man: Brand New Day crossed $1 billion globally in seven days and is already 2026's top-grossing film after a record domestic opening of $355 million; the two Holland/Zendaya-led releases have pushed nearly $2 billion in under three weeks, as Sony CEO Tom Rothman calls the results a 'Brand New Day' for cinema.
Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman hails Spider-Man: Brand New Day after a $360 million domestic and $932 million global debut, the biggest U.S. opening and a top global start, while debating a future Spider-Man with Tom Holland and touching on Sony’s Marvel plans and other studio bets as Hollywood’s box office rebounds.
At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman urged theater owners to curb the roughly 30 minutes of trailers and ads shown before screenings, saying audiences are skipping them and advocating shorter pre-shows with longer theatrical windows. He also pressed for affordability for moviegoers and emphasized originality in storytelling, highlighting Sony’s mix of sequels and original projects while signaling a stance against rapid moves to streaming.
Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman told CinemaCon attendees that theaters should shorten the roughly 30 minutes of trailers and ads before films, arguing long pre-shows drive late arrivals and waste ad opportunities; he called for longer theatrical windows, cheaper options for price-sensitive moviegoers, and fewer quick-to-stream releases, while stressing the value of original storytelling; Rothman predicted a 2026 box office rebound but conceded attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman confirms ongoing development of reboots for Spider-Verse characters, including Morbius, with a fresh cast, signaling a continued push to leverage Spider-Man IP. The piece also notes other entertainment updates in the feed, such as obituaries, a Backrooms teaser from A24, and weekend box-office results totaling broader industry news.
Newly unsealed Sony Pictures emails show executives criticizing Blake Lively’s handling of the It Ends With Us release, including remarks that she “brought it all on herself” and fueled negative press. The messages discuss rumors of a rift with director Justin Baldoni, how cast members unfollowed Baldoni, and internal debates over finishing the film amid backlash. A May trial related to the Lively–Baldoni case is scheduled.