CBFC Cuts 5 Minutes of Spider-Man: Brand New Day India? Here Is The Truth

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Mumbai, August 2 - The North American box office has achieved a historic milestone, delivering the biggest weekend of all time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and a strong lineup of holdover releases combined to generate an extraordinary $434 million across all films during the July 31-August 2 weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It marks only the second time in history that the domestic (North America) market has crossed the $400 million mark in a single weekend, signalling a remarkable resurgence for theatrical exhibition. Leading the charge was Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which debuted with a sensational $355 million opening weekend, the second-biggest opening weekend ever behind only Avengers: Endgame, as per estimates. The Marvel blockbuster also set a new all-time opening day record with $168 million on Friday, while Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continued its phenomenal run by adding $51 million in its third weekend, becoming one of the strongest-holding event films in recent years. The historic $434 million frame comfortably surpassed the previous record of $402.1 million, established during the opening weekend of Avengers: Endgame in April 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It also eclipsed the weekends led by Avengers: Infinity War ($314.8 million), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($313.2 million), and the iconic "Barbenheimer" phenomenon of July 2023, which generated $311.3 million. The record-breaking weekend underscores the continued power of premium theatrical experiences when major event films arrive together. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day expected to dominate for weeks and The Odyssey displaying exceptional staying power, Hollywood has delivered one of the most memorable weekends in box office history. The final numbers may be higher than $434 million, as Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to lend around $360 million, which will be known by tomorrow.

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Mumbai, August 2 - Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its historic run at the Indian box office. After delivering the biggest opening ever for a Hollywood film and maintaining a sensational hold on Friday, the Tom Holland starrer exploded yet again on Saturday. The film grossed an extraordinary 82–84 crore, registering the biggest single-day collection ever for a non-Indian film at the Indian box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With Saturday's phenomenal performance, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed around 215 crore in just three days across India. The superhero blockbuster is now on track to challenge the 300 crore gross mark over its extended four-day opening weekend, a feat that would have been unimaginable for a Hollywood release just a few years ago. The film's exceptional occupancy across premium formats and strong family audience turnout continue to fuel its record-breaking run. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has achieved a major milestone of its own. The epic drama has now become the maverick filmmaker's highest-grossing film ever in India, surpassing the lifetime collections of Oppenheimer (157 crores gross). Despite facing unprecedented competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the film has continued to attract audiences, underlining Nolan's immense popularity among Indian moviegoers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In 16 days so far, the Matt Damon-fronted epic has grossed around 172 crores, and is now heading towards the 200 crores milestone. The Indian box office is witnessing its biggest weekend ever for Hollywood cinema. While Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting every imaginable opening record with its unprecedented collections, The Odyssey has cemented its place in history as Christopher Nolan's biggest Indian blockbuster. Together, the two films have demonstrated the growing strength of Hollywood event cinema in India, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day now poised to set yet another benchmark by targeting a staggering 300 crore four-day opening weekend, which will not only be a record for a Hollywood title, but will also be among the biggest at the Indian box office.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reached a staggering milestone in its theatrical run, crossing the 4 million ticket mark on BookMyShow. This achievement reflects the immense pull the film has across the Indian audience, especially as it heads into its first full weekend. The data suggests that the momentum is not just holding but actually accelerating significantly compared to its opening Friday. Looking at the hourly trends from Saturday, it is clear that the movie is witnessing a major weekend surge. Every single hour from early morning has seen a substantial jump in bookings compared to the previous day. For instance, between 1 pm and 2 pm, the platform recorded 60,800 tickets sold, which is a sharp increase over the 43,130 tickets sold during the same window on Friday. This pattern continued throughout the afternoon and evening, with the 7 pm to 8 pm slot peaking at over 63,000 tickets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The total volume of tickets booked from 6 am to 8 pm today stands at approximately 6.44 lakh. When compared to the 5.12 lakh tickets sold during the same period yesterday, there is a clear growth of about 25 percent. This jump is particularly impressive given that the opening day itself was historic. It indicates that the film has moved beyond the initial fan-driven rush and is now attracting a broad range of moviegoers through positive word of mouth. Perhaps the most significant record on the horizon is the 1 million ticket mark within a 24-hour window. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently on track to become the first Hollywood film since August 2023 to achieve this feat on BookMyShow in India. Selling over a million tickets in a single day is a rare benchmark that only a few major blockbusters manage to touch, further cementing its status as a top-tier cinematic event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The hourly bookings reached their highest peak today between 7 pm and 8 pm, with 63,410 tickets sold on the platform. This consistent volume throughout the afternoon and evening has kept the cumulative total well ahead of yesterday's pace. Given this steady performance, the Saturday collections are expected to closely match the opening day figures. With the Sunday surge still to follow, the film remains on track to set a notable benchmark for Hollywood releases in India.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reached its first major milestone in India by officially crossing the 100 Crore net mark within just two days. This performance confirms the massive anticipation surrounding the film and suggests it is currently the primary choice for moviegoers across the country. After a historic start on Thursday, the movie maintained strong momentum on Friday, despite the usual working-day dip. On its second day, the film maintained strong momentum by collecting a net of approximately 50 Crore and a gross of around 60 Crore across 16,902 shows. This pushes the total India net collection to 109.95 Crore and the total India gross collection to 131.47 Crore within just forty-eight hours. When comparing this to the opening day performance, the 50 Crore net shows a stable trend following Thursday net of 60.60 Crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the language and format breakdown, the English version remains the primary driver of revenue, contributing 60.25 Crore to the net total so far. The Hindi version is also performing strongly with a net of 39 Crore. Regional markets have added their share as well, with Tamil at 5.25 Crore and Telugu at 5.25 Crore. Interestingly, the English 3D version saw an overall occupancy of 49.31 percent on Friday, with night shows peaking at a solid 66.78 percent. In the major national chains, including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the movie saw a collective gross of approximately 21.9 Crore on Friday. Looking at the breakdown, PVR led the way with 11.8 Crore from roughly 3,500 shows. INOX also maintained a strong presence, contributing 6.6 Crore across 2,700 shows, while Cinepolis added another 3.5 Crore from 1,600 shows. This totals to around 7,800 shows across these three major exhibitors, illustrating that premium formats in urban centers are currently the primary engine for the film box office momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales volume on BookMyShow provides an interesting look at the trend. Thursday saw roughly 900,000 tickets sold, while Friday actually saw a slight increase to 920,000 tickets. Even though the net revenue is lower than day one, the higher ticket volume on Friday suggests that walk-in audiences and single-screen viewers are turning up in large numbers, likely taking advantage of slightly lower weekday pricing. The total tickets sold on the platform have now reached approximately 3.8 million. Regionally, the performance is quite balanced. For the English 3D version, Bengaluru led the way with 55.5 percent occupancy across 623 shows, followed by Hyderabad at 53 percent. In the Hindi belt, the National Capital Region saw 42 percent occupancy for the 3D version across 484 shows. Mumbai remains a massive volume contributor, hosting 745 shows for the English 3D version with a 38 percent occupancy rate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, the numbers are truly historic. According to early data from Venky Box Office, the film has shattered records in the United States. Domestic previews landed at 72 million dollars, marking an all-time record. Currently, the film is heading toward a domestic opening day of 170 million dollars or more, including those previews. This puts the global performance on a trajectory that could challenge some of the biggest cinematic records of all time. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is behaving like a true blockbuster. The logical drop on day two was expected, but the sheer volume of tickets being booked suggests a massive surge is coming over the weekend. With the 100 Crore milestone already passed, the film is now looking to set a new benchmark for the highest opening weekend for a Hollywood release in India.

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Mumbai, July 31 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken the Indian box office by storm, crossing the 130 crore gross mark in just two days. The Marvel blockbuster opened to record-breaking numbers on Thursday and has followed it up with an extraordinary hold on Friday, cementing its position as the biggest Hollywood release ever in India. With the weekend still to come, the film is already rewriting the record books. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On its opening day, Brand New Day grossed around 72.50 crore (60.50 crore net), registering the biggest opening day ever for a Hollywood film at the Indian box office. The achievement becomes even more remarkable considering the film debuted on a mid-week Thursday rather than a traditional Friday, yet still managed to surpass every previous benchmark for an international release. The film is holding exceptionally well on its second day, with collections heading towards 60 crore gross (50 crore net). This will take its two-day total to over 130 crore gross (110 crore net), an unprecedented feat for a Hollywood title in India. Strong occupancy across premium formats, coupled with excellent word-of-mouth and impressive turnout for the Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu versions, has kept the momentum intact. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Based on current trends, Spider-Man 4 is now expected to collect around 275 crore gross during its four-day opening weekend. If achieved, it will comfortably become the biggest opening weekend ever for a non-Indian film in the country, setting a new benchmark. Bookings for Saturday and Sunday continue to indicate another massive surge in collections. With no signs of slowing down, the Tom Holland-led superhero movie is on course for a historic theatrical run in India. The film has already delivered the biggest Hollywood opening in the market's history, and its phenomenal weekend trajectory suggests that several more box office milestones are set to fall in the coming days.

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The return of the web-slinger to Chinese theaters with Spider-Man: Brand New Day has done something few Hollywood films have managed recently: it has completely reignited a market that many thought had cooled on American superheroes. After Spider-Man: No Way Home missed out on a theatrical release in the country back in 2021, the anticipation for this installment was clearly at a boiling point. The film opened on Wednesday to a massive first-day gross of approximately $37 million, according to data from local tracking platforms like Maoyan. This is a significant moment because it represents the biggest opening day for a superhero movie in China in seven years. The anticipation in Beijing has translated into record-breaking engagement even before the first official showtime. Pre-sales for the film wrapped up at a staggering $18.6 million, or roughly RMB 126.2 million, marking the strongest performance for any imported film in the last three summers. This momentum was further underscored by massive demand for midnight previews, which generated over $3.25 million in ticket sales across 9,400 screenings on Tuesday night. Consequently, the film is currently tracking to earn between $130 million and $155 million for its opening weekend. This would officially make it the biggest debut for a Hollywood live-action film in China since the release of Avengers: Endgame, signaling a major return to form for international blockbusters in the region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The last time a superhero film reached these heights was Spider-Man: Far From Home, which debuted with a $36 million opening day. By edging past that record, Brand New Day has effectively erased years of sluggish post-pandemic performance for the genre. For comparison, the best-performing superhero opener in recent times was Venom: The Last Dance in 2024, which started with just $9.4 million. Seeing Spidey jump back to the $37 million range shows that the character still holds a unique, top-tier status with the Chinese audience that other franchises have struggled to maintain. While the opening day is spectacular, it is the long-term trajectory that has trade analysts truly excited. Early projections for the film lifetime run in China are already touching the $255 million mark. If it hits that target, it would not only be a franchise best but would also surpass the Chinese earnings of James Cameron Avatar: The Way of Water, which ended its run with $246 million. While it still trails the massive $632 million benchmark set by Avengers: Endgame, it is firmly positioning itself as the most successful solo Hollywood outing in the territory for years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The success is also a clear sign that the Chinese market still craves high-quality, recognizable IP when the execution hits the right notes. In a year where domestic epics like Ne Zha 2 and Pegasus 3 have dominated the local charts, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has managed to carve out a massive space for itself. Much of this is attributed to the heavy focus on premium formats; IMAX and 3D screenings were reportedly sold out across major cities like Beijing and Shanghai for the first few days. It seems the visual spectacle of the MCU combined with the seven-year wait for a live-action Spidey on Chinese screens created the perfect storm for a box office comeback. Hollywood films in China often see steep drops after the initial rush, but with the current buzz and strong word-of-mouth, the film is expected to dominate the international charts for weeks. For now, the verdict is clear: the wall-crawler has successfully recaptured one of the world most important movie markets, proving that the bond between this character and Chinese fans is stronger than ever.

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Los Angeles, July 31 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken a historic start at the North American box office, setting the stage for what could be the biggest opening weekend in cinema history. The latest Marvel blockbuster has delivered the biggest domestic preview haul ever, putting it firmly on course to challenge the long-standing record held by Avengers: Endgame. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As per the latest trade update, the film grossed over $70 million from Thursday previews across North America, the highest preview collection ever recorded in the market. The massive start surpasses the previous record of Avengers: Endgame's $60 million and reflects the extraordinary demand for the film. The sensational preview performance keeps Spider-Man: Brand New Day on track for a $350+ million opening weekend. Should the film reach the higher end of projections, it will surpass Avengers: Endgame's $357.12 million domestic opening weekend to register the biggest debut in North American box office history. Even a finish close to those estimates would make it only the second film ever to open above the $300 million mark, cementing its place among the greatest launches of all time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The record-breaking momentum is not limited to North America. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened to phenomenal numbers across international markets, including India, China, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. With overseas markets also performing exceptionally well, the film is expected to deliver an $800+ million worldwide opening weekend, making it one of the biggest global launches ever. With unprecedented demand, glowing audience reception, and historic preview numbers already in the books, Spider-Man: Brand New Day now has a genuine opportunity to dethrone Avengers: Endgame and claim the biggest opening weekend ever at the North American box office. The final weekend figures will determine whether Spider-Man can achieve what no other superhero has managed in the seven years since Endgame set the benchmark.

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The box office story for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is no longer just about a strong opening; it has evolved into a full-scale digital rampage on BookMyShow. While the pre-sales already set a massive benchmark with 2 million tickets, the actual Day 1 performance has seen a level of momentum that is rarely witnessed for Hollywood releases in India. The specific hourly trends provide a clear explanation for how the film managed to pull so far ahead of other recent high-profile releases. The day started with a steady build-up during the early morning hours, with roughly 4,000 tickets sold in the 6 AM window. The velocity began to double nearly every hour. By 11 AM, the film had already breached the 100,000 tickets mark for the day, selling over 37,000 tickets in that hour alone. The afternoon shows saw an even bigger spike with the 1 PM to 2 PM window recording an extraordinary 48,160 tickets sold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A turning point in the daily trend occurred by 5 PM, when Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially surpassed the total Day 1 sales record held by The Odyssey. To put this into perspective, The Odyssey had concluded its entire opening Friday with approximately 2.71 lakh tickets sold on BookMyShow. In comparison, Spider-Man managed to breach the 3.70 lakh mark by late afternoon, effectively shattering the previous film's full-day total while still having the lucrative evening and night shows left to count. The real carnage, however, was reserved for the evening. As the prime-time shows approached, the ticket velocity hit a level that can only be described as firing on all cylinders. In a historic trend, the hourly sales actually crossed the 60,000 tickets mark during the late evening. Between 8 PM and 9 PM, the platform recorded 61,420 tickets, followed by an even bigger peak of 63,670 tickets sold between 9 PM and 10 PM. This kind of hourly volume is a testament to the massive FOMO factor driving audiences to the theaters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As of 10 PM, the total ticket sales on BookMyShow since 6 AM today have reached a staggering 644,930. When you combine this with the massive pre-sales, the film is currently trending towards a Day 1 finish of over 870,000 tickets on the platform alone. This performance is nearly four times higher than Deadpool and Wolverine and significantly ahead of other major 2026 releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash. With the night shows running at near-capacity, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially rewritten the rules for Hollywood box office success in India.

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Here is the Hollywood movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day's box office collection in all countries. This film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal in key roles. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Collection Country Wise CountryGBOC USA - China $35.00M France $6.75M Germany - South Korea $4.80M The UK $17.30M Australia - India - Mexico $7.30M Spain $3.70M Italy $7.80M Brazil $5.00M Rest Of The World $25+M Total $100M** (July 29, 2026) ** All are approx collection. Data will be added from time to time. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Day Wise Box Office Collection | North America DayGBOCDate Day 0 [Previews] - - Worldwide Collection - $100M (₹950 Cr) Overseas Collection - $100M (₹950 Cr) Domestic Collection (USA) - Release Date in India - July 30, 2026. For more and the latest news about Hollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, July 30 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has lived up to its unprecedented pre-release buzz, delivering sensational opening-day numbers across multiple international territories. The latest Spider-Man adventure has stormed the global box office with record-breaking debuts in several key markets, putting it firmly on course for one of the biggest worldwide opening weekends in cinema history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) China has emerged as one of the film's biggest opening-day markets, where Spider-Man: Brand New Day collected an outstanding $35 million on Wednesday, which is the second biggest opening for a non-Chinese title in the post-pandemic era. Apart from this, the superhero film also posted an excellent $7.8 million debut in the United Kingdom, while South Korea contributed $4.8 million and Italy added $4.6 million on Wednesday opening day. These figures represent one of the strongest starts for a Hollywood title in recent years and reinforce Spider-Man's enormous global appeal. India is expected to become another major contributor to the film's worldwide total. After rewriting booking records for a Hollywood release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now tracking for a phenomenal $7 million (around 65+ crore gross) opening day on Thursday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) These numbers will comfortably help Brand New Day register the biggest opening ever for a non-Indian film in the country and set a new benchmark for Hollywood releases at the Indian box office. With massive numbers already coming in from Asia and Europe, the Marvel-Sony blockbuster is on track to exceed $500 million in international opening weekend over its first five days. With North America also expected to deliver one of the biggest debuts over the weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now looking at an $800+ million worldwide opening. Combined with its domestic performance, the film is well-positioned to challenge some of the biggest global opening weekends ever recorded. The initial word of mouth seems to be excellent everywhere, making Brand New Day an unstoppable global box office force.

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Mumbai, July 30 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung into theatres with one of the strongest critical receptions in the franchise's history, earning a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score and instantly cementing itself among the best-reviewed Spider-Man movies ever made. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the latest Marvel and Sony collaboration has been praised for balancing emotional storytelling, spectacular action, and a fresh direction for Tom Holland's Peter Parker following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With its 91% critics' score, Spider-Man: Brand New Day currently ranks as the sixth-highest-rated Spider-Man film on Rotten Tomatoes. It sits alongside elite company, trailing only the animated masterpieces Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (97%) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (95%), as well as the live-action favourites Spider-Man 2 (93%), Spider-Man: No Way Home (93%), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (92%). It is tied with Spider-Man: Far From Home at 91%, although it arrives with significantly stronger early audience buzz and box office momentum. The strong reviews are another major victory for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, especially considering the immense expectations surrounding the film. Critics have highlighted Destin Daniel Cretton's confident direction, Tom Holland's mature performance, and the film's return to a more grounded, character-driven narrative without sacrificing blockbuster spectacle. Many early reactions have even described it as one of the best Spider-Man films ever made, reinforcing its impressive Rotten Tomatoes debut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Every Spider-Man Movie Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes Score Rank Movie Release Year Rotten Tomatoes Score 1 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 97% 2 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 2023 95% 3 Spider-Man 2 2004 93% 4 Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 93% 5 Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 92% 6 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 2026 91% 7 Spider-Man: Far From Home 2019 91% 8 Spider-Man 2002 90% 9 The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 71% 10 Spider-Man 3 2007 62% 11 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014 50% The critical acclaim also comes at the perfect time for the film's global theatrical rollout. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already generated unprecedented booking numbers across several major markets, including North America, India, China, and South Korea, putting it on course for one of the biggest worldwide openings ever for a Hollywood release. With glowing reviews and extraordinary pre-release momentum, the latest Spider-Man adventure appears poised to become both a critical and commercial triumph.