The Marvel blockbuster grossed $39 million domestically in its fourth weekend, holding off newcomers Insidious: Out of the Further and Mutiny to claim its fourth consecutive box office victory. The weekend pushed Brand New Day’s domestic total to $854.9 million, surpassing 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home to become the third-highest-grossing film ever at the North American box office.
A Historic Climb Up the Global Chart
Only two films now sit between Brand New Day and the No. 4 spot worldwide. James Cameron’s Titanic holds fifth place with $2.26 billion, while the Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2 sits just ahead at $2.27 billion. The gap between Brand New Day and Ne Zha 2 is roughly $50 million — a margin the superhero film could close before its run ends, depending on international holdover performance.
Domestically, the picture is even more striking. After this weekend, only Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame will hold larger North American cumes. The film recently became the fastest movie to reach $800 million domestically, a benchmark that underscores both fan enthusiasm and repeat viewings.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton’s entry in the Spider-Man franchise stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal. The casting of Bernthal — reprising his Marvel role — and Sink injected fresh narrative energy into the series, helping the film avoid the fatigue that often plagues fourth entries in long-running franchises.
Sony Dominates the Top Two Spots
Sony Pictures claimed both the first and second positions at the domestic box office this weekend. Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth installment in the long-running horror franchise, opened to $25.3 million across 3,330 North American theaters. The film arrives via Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, and centers on a young mother who can bring spirits back with her into the real world.
With a production budget of just $18 million, Out of the Further has already pushed the total Insidious franchise sum beyond $800 million when combined with its $60.3 million global opening tally. The film stars Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, and Lin Shaye, who has been a franchise anchor since the 2011 original.
The horror entry earned a C+ CinemaScore — tying 2023’s Insidious: The Red Door for the series’ lowest grade — and holds a 57 percent critics’ approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes against a 70 percent audience score. Critic Frank Scheck noted the film “proves routine in its elaborate plot machinations.” Despite the muted reception, the franchise benefits from a four-week window with no major studio horror releases, giving Out of the Further room to extend its run.
Nolan’s Odyssey Becomes His Biggest Domestic Hit
Universal’s The Odyssey continued its strong hold in third place with an estimated $19.5 million in its sixth weekend, bringing its domestic total to $539 million. Over the weekend, Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic surpassed 2008’s The Dark Knight to become the acclaimed director’s highest-grossing domestic release of his career. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the film also moved past Deadpool & Wolverine during the week to stand as the highest-grossing R-rated title globally.
The film’s longevity — six weekends in the top five — reflects both Nolan’s draw as a filmmaker and the relative scarcity of adult-skewing epics in the current marketplace. The Odyssey has effectively filled a gap left by studios prioritizing franchise installments and horror entries.
Statham’s Mutiny Lands in Sixth
Jason Statham’s latest action vehicle, Mutiny, opened to $7.5 million from 2,600 North American screens, landing in sixth place. Directed by Jean-François Richet, the Lionsgate release stars Statham as a former Marine framed for murder who sets out to clear his name. The film carries a $40 million production budget and earned a B+ CinemaScore from audiences.
Critics were less kind — Mutiny holds a 50 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes — but audiences gave it an 87 percent score, continuing the pattern of Statham’s films performing better with ticket buyers than reviewers. The film follows Statham’s Shelter, which opened to $5.5 million domestically earlier this year for Black Bear.
2026 Box Office Surges Past $7 Billion
The broader box office picture is robust. The 2026 domestic box office has crossed the $7 billion mark, according to Rentrak, putting the year 20.4 percent ahead of 2025’s returns at the same point. Summer titles alone have combined for an estimated $4.444 billion domestically — 25.5 percent above last year’s tally — though the all-time summer record remains 2013’s $4.75 billion.
Regal Global Entertainment head of marketing Vikki Neil told The Hollywood Reporter that the season has exceeded expectations across genres. “This summer has been so big,” Neil said. “Spider-Man, obviously, is huge, and we’re seeing horror films, as a general rule, do extremely well for us. We definitely see a lot of those perform really well with young people.”
What Happens Next
Spider-Man: Brand New Day now faces a narrowing path to climb higher on the all-time global chart. Overtaking Ne Zha 2’s $2.27 billion would require roughly $50 million more in international receipts — achievable but not guaranteed as the film enters its fifth weekend. Domestically, the film has essentially maxed out its ceiling, with only Force Awakens and Endgame ahead and gaps too wide to close.
For Sony, the performance validates a strategy of spacing Marvel releases and investing in fresh ensemble chemistry. The studio will look to carry momentum into its fall slate, while Insidious: Out of the Further should benefit from its horror-light competitive window through late September. The 2026 box office’s 20 percent year-over-year surge suggests theatrical attendance is stabilizing at healthier levels than the post-pandemic lows — a signal studios and exhibitors will watch closely as they plan 2027 release calendars.
— Lucas Berg, entertainment desk, AXO News