‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soars to $927 million worldwide, the second-highest debut ever | CNN Business

Sony Pictures’ and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” soared to the second-biggest North American opening weekend ever with a $355 million haul at the box office, according to industry experts, just behind “Avengers: Endgame,” which opened to $357 million in 2019. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” — released almost five years after the last “Spider-Man” movie — earned $927 million worldwide, also the second-biggest opening ever, according to Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends at Rentrak. Its franchise’s predecessor, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” opened to $260 million in North America. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is a “perfect storm” for a major blockbuster, according to Chris Colombo, founder of box office analytics firm Brighter Path. “You have the intellectual property, you have the character, you have the (fear of missing out) — plus good reviews,” Colombo told CNN. The spectacular opening extends a hot streak for movies in recent weeks. Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey,” which has drawn crowds to premium IMAX screenings, shattered opening weekend expectations with $124.5 million at the North American box office. The retell