Can 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' clear $300 million domestically in its opening weekend?
59% of users predicted NO — the community missed this one. 32 predictions cast.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" cleared $300 million in domestic box office over its opening weekend of July 31–August 2, finishing with an estimated $355 million — the second-highest domestic opening weekend of all time, trailing only "Avengers: Endgame's" 2019 debut. The film broke the opening-Friday record with $168 million, added $101.5 million on Saturday, and an estimated $84 million on Sunday, according to studio estimates reported by CNBC and The Hollywood Reporter.
The result far exceeded much pre-release tracking, which had pointed to a strong but less extreme debut for the franchise reboot. Momentum built through the week as reviews and early audience reaction turned positive, pushing final estimates well past initial projections. Sony had positioned the film as a fresh take on the character following its prior film trilogy, and the outsized debut reflected strong demand combined with a light summer slate from competitors.
The community significantly underestimated the outcome, with only 41% forecasting the film would clear $300 million, reflecting broader market skepticism about reboot fatigue that the film's record-setting numbers ultimately dispelled.