BY CHRISTA LINCY

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.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 31 - After delivering success with Welcome To The Jungle, superstar Akshay Kumar and director Ahmed Khan are gearing up to collaborate once again. The filmmaker has confirmed that the duo is actively discussing their next project, with several ideas currently in development. While nothing has been officially finalised, Ahmed Khan revealed that both he and Akshay are eager to continue their successful partnership. Speaking about their plans, Ahmed Khan shared that he has multiple scripts in place for Akshay Kumar. According to the director, four different concepts are being discussed, ranging across action, comedy, and romance. The team is taking its time to identify the strongest script before making an official announcement, ensuring that their next venture lives up to the expectations created by Welcome To The Jungle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Ahmed Khan has been built on years of friendship and mutual trust. Their latest film, Welcome To The Jungle, brought together an ensemble cast and struck a chord with audiences, emerging as a box office success. The positive reception has further strengthened their confidence in working together again, making another collaboration a natural progression. Although details regarding the title, cast, and production schedule are being kept under wraps, Ahmed Khan indicated that an announcement could be made once the script is locked. With four promising ideas already on the table and both the actor and director keen to reunite, fans can look forward to another big-screen entertainer from the successful duo in the near future.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 31 - Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga has completed an impressive 50-day theatrical run, marking a major milestone for the emotional Partition-era drama starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah. Celebrating the achievement, the filmmaker thanked audiences for embracing the film, which steadily grew through positive word of mouth despite a modest opening at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the film has enjoyed remarkable staying power, it has narrowly missed the coveted 100 crore worldwide gross milestone. Main Vaapas Aaunga has collected around 99.25 crore worldwide, falling just short of the landmark despite a rebound theatrical run. The film has earned approximately 65 crore net in India (around 77.25 crore gross) along with 22 crore from overseas markets, making it one of the better-performing Hindi sleeper successes of 2026. Released on June 12, 2026, the film overcame stiff competition from multiple high-profile releases thanks to glowing reviews, A.R. Rahman's music, and strong audience appreciation. Its consistent weekday holds transformed it from a slow starter into a genuine success story, proving that content-driven cinema can still enjoy a long theatrical life. Although the 100 crore worldwide mark now appears unlikely, Main Vaapas Aaunga has already exceeded most trade expectations. The film's 50-day theatrical run is an achievement in itself in today's fast-changing exhibition landscape, and it further strengthens Imtiaz Ali's reputation for delivering emotionally resonant stories that find their audience over time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imtiaz Ali (@imtiazaliofficial)

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 31 - The countdown has begun for Mirzapur: The Movie, one of the most anticipated Hindi films of the year. Bringing the blockbuster streaming franchise to the big screen for the first time, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026. With the teaser already generating massive excitement among fans, anticipation is now building for the next major promotional asset. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest reports, the highly-anticipated trailer of the film will be launched on August 11, nearly three weeks before the theatrical release. The trailer is expected to provide a deeper look at the story, gritty action sequences, and the intense power struggle that defines the Mirzapur universe, officially kicking off the film's promotional campaign ahead of its big-screen debut. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie is backed by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani serving as producers. The film reunites fan-favourite characters, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, and Divyenndu as Munna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ensemble cast also includes Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and several other familiar faces from the franchise. The teaser had already hinted at the grand cinematic scale of the film while bringing back the franchise's iconic characters. With less than a month remaining before release, the August 11 trailer is expected to dominate online conversations and offer audiences their best look yet at what promises to be one of the biggest theatrical adaptations of an Indian streaming series.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

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.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Spider-Man has always shared a special bond with the Indian audience, but the opening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken that relationship to an entirely different level. The web-slinger has officially scripted history by recording the biggest Hollywood opening in Indian box office history. By netting 60.60 Cr on its first day (without 3D charges), the film has comfortably shattered the previous record held by Avengers: Endgame, which had debuted with 53.60 Cr back in 2019. It is a sensational start that proves the superhero genre still holds immense power over the domestic market. The scale of this success is even more apparent when you look at the gross figures. The film collected a massive 72.50 Cr gross on Day 1, across approximately 17,250 shows (online) nationwide. This rapid pace allowed the movie to cross the 50 Crore net milestone within just a few hours of the first shows commencing. When we break down the collections by language, the English version led the way with 32.25 Cr net, while the Hindi version followed strongly with 22.00 Cr. The southern markets also showed great enthusiasm, with Telugu and Tamil versions contributing 3.25 Cr and 3.00 Cr respectively. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international explosion is just as significant as the Indian success, with the film witnessing a massive launch across global markets. In Europe, the United Kingdom led the charge with a 7.8 million dollar debut, while France followed with 6.75 million dollars. South Korea also proved to be a powerhouse, contributing 4.8 million dollars on the first day alone. Perhaps the most impactful story comes from China, which emerged as the single largest international territory with an approximate 35 million dollar opening. This is a major win for the franchise, especially since the previous film, No Way Home, did not have a theatrical release in the country. In North America, the film is maintaining a dominant presence across 4,300 theaters, and the trend of premium screens driving sales is being mirrored globally. Based on these record-breaking figures, trade analysts are predicting a colossal worldwide opening weekend in the range of 500 million to 550 million dollars. If the current trajectory holds, some early projections even suggest the global total could skyrocket closer to the 800 million dollar mark by the end of its first weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A very clear trend emerging from the opening day is the audience preference for 3D formats over traditional 2D screenings. It seems viewers are eager for the most immersive experience possible for this high-octane sequel. This is reflected in the show counts, where 3D screenings significantly outnumber 2D options. The occupancy rates tell the same story; the English 3D version maintained a solid overall occupancy of 56.58 percent, peaking at over 65 percent during night shows. In contrast, the Hindi 2D version saw a much quieter start with around 28.83 percent occupancy, confirming that for a spectacle of this nature, the Indian audience is happy to pay a premium for 3D. This preference is clearly visible in the show distribution across major cities. In Mumbai, theaters allocated 762 shows to the English 3D version, while the 2D format received only 162 screenings. A similar trend was seen in Delhi-NCR, where the Hindi 3D version recorded 51.8 percent occupancy, which was significantly higher than the 35.8 percent seen for the 2D version. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital engagement metrics have been nothing short of explosive. On BookMyShow, the film recorded a total of 2.91 million tickets sold when combining pre-sales and opening day bookings. This is the highest volume seen for any Hollywood release since August 2023, placing it well ahead of other major titles like Deadpool and Wolverine and Avatar: Fire and Ash. With nearly 2 million tickets sold in pre-sales alone and another 9 lakh tickets booked on Thursday, the buzz was palpable long before the first screen lit up. National chains played a pivotal role in driving these historic numbers. Approximately 5.95 lakh tickets were sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis on the first day. PVR spearheaded this volume with roughly 2.92 lakh tickets, followed by INOX with 1.95 lakh and Cinepolis with 1.05 lakh. These chains saw their highest turnouts in major urban hubs, where the film grossed over 27 Cr in advance bookings alone. This high level of demand resulted in evening and night shows in cities like Hyderabad and Kochi touching occupancy levels as high as 80 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the regional breakdown, Hyderabad was a standout performer for the 3D format with nearly 70 percent occupancy, followed closely by Kochi at 62 percent and Bengaluru at 61 percent. Even in the Hindi-speaking belts like Delhi-NCR, the occupancy for 3D shows remained robust at around 50 percent. While these are still early estimates, the verdict is already clear. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has set a new benchmark for international cinema in India, and with the weekend ahead, we are likely looking at more records being rewritten in the coming days.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Thalapathy Vijay latest outing, Jana Nayagan, has wrapped up its first week with the kind of dominance that has become a trademark of his career. As the buzz around his final few films continues to grow, the expectations for this project were sky-high, leading to a massive release across 13,067 shows on its opening day. Over an extended eight-day first week, the film has successfully converted that initial hype into substantial numbers, officially posting a worldwide gross collection of ₹260.25 Cr. The global performance is backed by a solid domestic trends, where the film earned ₹153.48 Cr in net collections. The journey to this figure was marked by several milestones: it crossed the ₹50 Crore net mark on its first day itself, breached the ₹100 Crore net mark by the end of its first Sunday, and reached the ₹150 Crore net milestone on Day 8. While the Tamil version naturally led the charge with a net of ₹131.02 Cr, the Telugu and Hindi versions added ₹8.83 Cr and ₹13.63 Cr respectively, showing a decent footprint outside its primary market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In its home territory of Tamil Nadu, Jana Nayagan has achieved a significant historical feat. By grossing ₹102.00 Cr in the state within just one week, it has become the ninth film in Vijay career to cross the 100 Crore gross milestone in Tamil Nadu. This puts the film in an elite club alongside his previous blockbusters like Leo, The Greatest of All Time, Varisu, Bigil, Master, Sarkar, Mersal, and Beast. Beyond the home state, the film also saw strong support in Karnataka with ₹27.08 Cr and Kerala with ₹14.90 Cr gross. Analyzing the day-wise trend, the film started with a massive ₹42.70 Cr net on Thursday, followed by a 50.5 percent drop on Friday. However, the first weekend saw a strong rebound, with Sunday collections hitting ₹32.00 Cr net. The momentum was eventually challenged on Day 8 by the global release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Marvel wave had a significant impact on national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, where the superhero film sold over 5.94 lakh tickets. This shift in audience attention led to Jana Nayagan show count being reduced to 5,496 and ticket sales in national chains dipping to around 11,114 for the day, resulting in a Day 8 net of ₹3.98 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The theater occupancy figures throughout the week highlight the strong initial pull and typical weekday stabilization. Day 1 opened with an overall Tamil occupancy of 68.31 percent, with Chennai leading at a near-capacity 97 percent. Bengaluru also showed strong interest with 54.3 percent occupancy on the first day. While weekday occupancy settled between 15 and 25 percent, Sunday saw a massive surge back to 69.04 percent. This high engagement is further evidenced by the footfall data, which recorded a total of 6,341,236 viewers, with the actual seated footfall standing at 4,150,481 for the week. On the international stage, the film grossed ₹81.00 Cr. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North American market saw a total gross of $1.48M, including a $34K Wednesday. Malaysia remains a primary stronghold with $2.06M, followed by the UK and Europe at $1.7M and the Middle East at $1.31M. Other significant contributors include Singapore at $755K and Australia at $503K. These numbers ensured that the film stayed ahead of the curve globally even as domestic competition increased. The overseas market has provided a significant cushion, with several key territories posting strong numbers over the first six days. Malaysia remains at the forefront of this international run, contributing $2.06M (approximately ₹17.20 Cr). The UK and Europe market follows closely with a collection of $1.7M (₹14.19 Cr), while the Middle East has added a solid $1.31M (₹10.94 Cr) to the global tally. In other regions, the film found steady footing with Singapore contributing $755K (₹6.30 Cr) and Australia adding $503K (₹4.20 Cr). Even smaller markets like Sri Lanka and other rest-of-world territories combined for $425K (₹3.55 Cr), with New Zealand adding a further $47K (₹0.39 Cr). These figures highlight the consistent global appeal that helps the film offset any weekday fluctuations in the domestic market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of digital engagement, Jana Nayagan recorded 36.14 lakh tickets sold on BookMyShow by the end of its first week. This performance places it as the fourth-highest first-week ticket seller for a South Indian film, trailing only behind Jailer, Leo, and Coolie, and staying comfortably ahead of The GOAT. A significant portion of this volume came from national chains, which accounted for over 6.75 lakh tickets sold across the eight-day period. Jana Nayagan - Week 1 India Gross Collection BreakdownDAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 1 (Thursday)₹ 50.28 Cr13,067Day 2 (Friday)₹ 24.72 Cr12,190Day 3 (Saturday)₹ 33.81 Cr12,299Day 4 (Sunday)₹ 37.17 Cr12,107Day 5 (Monday)₹ 12.35 Cr10,436Day 6 (Tuesday)₹ 9.24 Cr10,413Day 7 (Wednesday)₹ 7.06 Cr10,359Day 8 (Thursday)₹ 4.62 Cr5,496Total Week 1₹ 179.25 Cr86,367

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 31 - Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for the biggest film of his career, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, in which he plays Lord Rama. While the actor has earned praise for his intense performance in Animal, many fans have wondered whether taking on another ultra-violent role after portraying one of the most revered figures in Hindu history would be appropriate. Now, veteran actor Nitish Bharadwaj has weighed in on the debate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In a detailed post on Instagram, Bharadwaj, who played Lord Krishna in BR Chopra’s classic television show Mahabharat, hailed Ramayana as a landmark achievement for Indian cinema. He wrote that the film deserves "100% Oscar for Best Foreign Film" and congratulated director Nitesh Tiwari, calling him "Bharat's next gift to world cinema after Satyajit Rai and Shekhar Kapoor." He also praised the production design, cinematography, VFX, AI-assisted visuals, and celebrated Hans Zimmer's collaboration with Indian cinema. The veteran actor further described Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh as "the next two unbeatable Dhurandhars" while welcoming Yash to "global cinema." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, it was his message to Ranbir Kapoor that drew the most attention. He said that while he has always admired Ranbir as an actor, portraying Lord Rama brings a greater responsibility. He wrote, "RK, always loved you as an actor but now starts your social responsibility to uphold Bharat's heritage, values, culture & ethos. So no more ANIMAL even if the goldmine is offered to you. Plz do not pollute your Vaani anymore. Bharat has enough stories to satiate your acting prowess." His remarks suggest that he believes Ranbir should move away from ultra-violent films like Animal and instead choose stories that reflect India's cultural and spiritual heritage. The veteran actor also expressed hope that audiences would wholeheartedly accept Sai Pallavi as Sita and wished to hear Tulsidas' chaupais, accompanied by traditional instruments like the mridangam and manjira, to preserve the spiritual identity of the epic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nitish Bharadwaj (@nitishbharadwaj.krishna)

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The Dhamaal franchise has always been about mindless fun and big ensemble casts, and with Dhamaal 4 entering its third week, the box office numbers suggest that the audience is still finding reasons to laugh. If you have been following the trajectory of this series, you would know that Total Dhamaal set a very high bar back in 2019. Now, three weeks into its run, the fourth installment has managed to pull off a significant feat by overtaking the domestic net collection of its predecessor, although the global crown is expected to remain out of reach. While it has conquered the Indian market, a lagging overseas performance combined with the arrival of major new releases like Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 will likely halt its momentum. This shift is already becoming evident, as seen on Day 21 when the daily earnings slipped below the 1 Crore mark for the first time since its release. If we look at the start of the third week, the film showed a steady hold on Friday, Day 15, earning ₹2.25 Cr. What is interesting is the massive jump we saw on Saturday. The collections doubled to ₹4.50 Cr, representing a 100 percent growth. This trend continued into Sunday with a peak of ₹6.25 Cr. For a film in its third week, maintaining this kind of momentum over the weekend is a sign of healthy word-of-mouth. By the end of the weekend, the film had already pushed its India net total to nearly ₹150 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The real milestone moment arrived on Day 18, the third Monday. Despite the usual weekday drop to ₹1.60 Cr, the film officially crossed the ₹150 Crore net mark in India. More importantly, by the end of the week, the total India net stood at ₹155.85 Cr. This means Dhamaal 4 has now officially surpassed the ₹155.67 Cr lifetime net of Total Dhamaal, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise domestically. It is quite a achievement to see a fourth film in a series still finding enough steam to set new internal records. However, the story changes slightly when we look at the global picture. Total Dhamaal ended its run with a worldwide gross of ₹232.18 Cr, largely supported by a very strong overseas performance of over ₹48 Cr. Dhamaal 4 currently sits at a worldwide gross of ₹215.29 Cr, with overseas contributions totaling about ₹30.05 Cr. While the domestic market has been conquered, the overseas market is not behaving with the same intensity. At this stage, it looks like beating the worldwide lifetime record of the previous film will be a difficult mountain to climb. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The overseas market added a steady stream to the tally throughout the third week, contributing a cumulative ₹2.40 Cr. While the weekend saw a peak of ₹0.50 Cr on both Saturday and Sunday, the numbers began to taper off significantly as the week progressed. By Thursday, the daily intake had dropped to just ₹0.10 Cr. This takes the total overseas gross to ₹30.05 Cr. This slow pace in international markets is the primary reason why the film, despite its record-breaking domestic success, is struggling to catch up to the worldwide records set by the previous installment. Occupancy trends throughout the week followed the typical weekend surge before settling into a weekday rhythm. Starting with 15.58 percent on Friday, the turnout peaked on Sunday at 34.52 percent. While Saturday night shows recorded the highest individual turnout at 36.69 percent, Sunday afternoon and evening slots were the busiest, both staying above 43 percent. The Tuesday discount offer had a visible impact, pushing the occupancy back up to 19.44 percent after it had dipped on Monday.With a notable reduction in shows on Thursday, the night screenings maintained a 24.31 percent occupancy. On BookMyShow, the film saw its highest traction on the third Sunday with over 88,000 tickets sold. A notable spike also occurred on Tuesday, Day 19, where sales jumped to 39,250 tickets, up from Monday's 27,900. This was largely driven by discount offers , where Tuesday sales hit a peak of 23,000 tickets at national chians. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) By Thursday, Day 21, we started to see the inevitable fatigue. The show count, which remained above 5,000 for most of the week, was slashed to 2,563 shows. This led to the daily collection dipping below the 1 Crore mark for the first time, ending the week at ₹0.85 Cr. Despite this drop, the cumulative performance for the week has been solid, contributing roughly ₹19.20 Cr to the total net. Dhamaal 4 - Week 3 India Net Collection BreakdownDAYNET COLLECTIONSHOW COUNTDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 2.25 Cr5,995Day 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 4.50 Cr5,195Day 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 6.25 Cr5,184Day 18 (3rd Monday)₹ 1.60 Cr5,076Day 19 (3rd Tuesday)₹ 2.25 Cr5,183Day 20 (3rd Wednesday)₹ 1.50 Cr5,177Day 21 (3rd Thursday)₹ 0.85 Cr2,563Total Week 3₹ 19.20 Cr-