Spider-Man Preview Record

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened with a $72 million domestic preview record.

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Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” starring Tom Holland, took in $72 million from domestic previews, including Wednesday early access screenings, setting a new all-time preview record. The previous domestic preview record was $60 million for “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019. Sony had confirmed the sequel had crossed $50 million before full industry estimates placed the total at $72 million. A high-quality bootleg also leaked on X before being removed after reaching millions of views.

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Box Office PowerLeans Right

Brand New Day is already a box-office force, with preview numbers big enough to set records and dwarf rival superhero releases. Its theatrical success rests on whether moviegoers decide this Spider-Man entry is worth another trip to the cinema.