
Web-Slinger Wins! 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Beats 'Star Wars' For All-Time Domestic Box Office Record
Sep 16, 2026

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Also known as Peter Parker, the web-slinger
8 stories · latest Sep 16, 2026 · TV & Film, Celebrity
Spider-Man is a comic book superhero character and major cinematic film franchise produced in connection with Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios. The cinematic property follows the hero Peter Parker as he dons the web-slinging suit and protects the public across numerous theatrical reboots and sequels.
The film franchise has demonstrated historic box office power across multiple installments, including Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially set the all-time North American domestic box office record by reaching $936.7 million in ticket sales, overtaking Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The franchise frequently dominates theatrical charts for consecutive weeks, maintaining long box office runs that outperform major studio competitors.
The cinematic portrayal of Peter Parker has involved notable actors across different generations, including Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland, with performers such as Jamie Bell having also auditioned for the role. Contemporary entries have featured Zendaya alongside Tom Holland, as well as supporting cast members like Angourie Rice as high school news anchor Betty Brant.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes the highest-grossing film of all time at the domestic box office with $936.7 million.
Web-Slinger Wins! 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Beats 'Star Wars' For All-Time Domestic Box Office RecordSpider-Man: Brand New Day set the record by grossing $936.7 million in North America, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the top-grossing domestic film of all time.
Yes, Andrew Garfield stood by comments he originally made in 2013 proposing that Peter Parker could explore his sexuality and be depicted as gay on screen.
No, Angourie Rice revealed that reprising her role as high school news anchor Betty Brant was never pitched to her as the storyline moves away from Midtown High.
Spider-Man: No Way Home generated $814 million at the domestic box office following its 2021 release.

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