Practical Magic 2 claims the top spot at the North American box office, ending six weekends of dominance by Spider-Man: Brand New Day. With $46 million globally, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman demonstrate the strength of a cult film, though profitability remains uncertain.
Six weeks at number one and $2.4 billion worldwide: Spider-Man: Brand New Day turns summer 2026 into a show of strength for Sony, Marvel and theaters.
Nearly 20 million admissions in a month: French cinemas have just recorded their best August since 1980. Blockbusters, French films, and family audiences have built a rebound that resonates well beyond France.
With Spider-Man above $2 billion worldwide and The Odyssey still holding strong, summer 2026 offers a clear lesson: theaters remain a global product when the event is big enough.
With approximately $927 million earned worldwide in its opening weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an extraordinary debut and rekindles Hollywood's taste for records.
With $360 million in three days across the United States and Canada, Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpasses Avengers: Endgame. A historic record that confirms the power of Tom Holland, Zendaya, and movie theaters.
Just hours before its French release, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" sparks a wave of international reactions. More mature, more intimate and spectacular for some, too overloaded for others: Tom Holland's return is already becoming the summer's big test for Marvel and Sony.
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