Spider-Man's Historic Run
Spider-Man: Brand New Day maintained its top spot at the North American box office with a $70 million haul in its third weekend, despite a 51% decline. This feat places it second in terms of third-weekend earnings, behind Avengers: Endgame. The film's domestic earnings now total $785.8 million, surpassing Avatar, while globally it has crossed $2 billion, becoming the eighth film to achieve this milestone and the second-fastest after Avengers: Endgame.[S1][S2][S3]
The film's success is attributed to strong Saturday performance, with a 54% increase from Friday, typical for big summer releases. It is playing in 4,539 theaters, and its IMAX screenings grossed $4.2 million in their second weekend. The movie's global gross includes $118.7 million from international markets, bringing its worldwide total to over $2 billion. This achievement is particularly notable as it happened in just about 18 days, compared to Endgame's 11 days.[S2][S5]
Summer Box Office Milestone
Summer box office sales have reached $4.2 billion, outpacing last year by 23% and 2019 by nearly 6%. This marks only the second time since COVID that summer revenues have topped $4 billion, with the current total just shy of the $4.755 billion record set in 2013. The yearly box office stands at $6.86 billion, up 19% from last year but down 7% from 2019.[S1][S2][S5]
According to Paul Dergarabedian, a trends expert at Rentrak, August is shaping up to be a remarkable month, fueled by hits like The Odyssey and Spider-Man, potentially leading to a record-breaking summer season.[S1][S5]
New Releases and Other Highlights
The End of Oak Street, a sci-fi thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, debuted in third place with $21 million from 3,446 venues. The film, directed by David Robert Mitchell, also earned $26 million overseas for a global total of $46 million. Despite a tepid start for its $80 million budget, it received positive reviews with an 84% Rotten Tomatoes score but a B CinemaScore from audiences. The movie follows a suburban family transported to prehistoric times after a cosmic event.[S1][S5]
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie opened in fourth place with $20.5 million from 3,500 theaters, matching the debut of its predecessor, The Mighty Movie, which earned $22 million in 2023. The film has a $40 million budget, split between Paramount and Spin Master, and has earned $48.5 million overseas for a global total of $69 million. It received an A CinemaScore. Other new releases included Katseye: Wild Hearts documentary with $3.8 million, Six: The Musical Live with $3 million, and The Brink of War with $2.6 million.[S1][S5]
