Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to claim the title of highest-grossing film in the U.S. box office, earning $936.773 million in 47 days, according to GamesRadar+ and Polygon. The Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures collaboration, the fourth Tom Holland-led Spider-Man film, now holds the record after previously overtaking Avengers: Endgame as the top Marvel movie domestically. Its global gross stands at $2.45 billion, placing it third overall behind Avatar ($2.9 billion) and Avengers: Endgame ($2.8 billion).
The film’s domestic success comes as the 2026 box office sees multiple breakthroughs, with The Odyssey ranking second at $601 million and animated films like Toy Story 5 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in third and fourth places. Polygon notes the U.S. box office is on track for a $10 billion year, its first since pre-pandemic times. Brand New Day’s post-credits scene hints at future Marvel projects, including Avengers: Secret Wars, set for 2027, while its introduction of Jean Grey sets up an upcoming X-Men film.
Critical reception for Brand New Day is strong, with a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 98% audience score, making it the 11th highest-rated Marvel film. However, its domestic gross remains below the $1 billion threshold, with Polygon noting it is unlikely to reach that mark without a re-release. The film’s $360 million opening weekend remains the highest in U.S. history, though figures are not adjusted for inflation. Marvel and Sony credited fans for the achievement, while some critics debated its reliance on MCU ties amid franchise fatigue.