Sony Pictures Entertainment’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Sadie Sink, is on track to become the highest-grossing domestic film ever, poised to surpass “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with its remarkable box office run. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film broke records at its July 31-August 2 opening weekend with $360.1 million, overtaking “Avengers: Endgame” for the largest domestic opening in history. Just 17 days after release, it crossed $2 billion globally, eventually hitting $2.411 billion worldwide, with $924.9 million coming from North America.

“The Force Awakens," directed by J.J. Abrams and released on December 18, 2015, currently holds the domestic box office record at $936.6 million. That total came from a $247.9 million opening weekend across 4,134 theaters, building to $936.6 million by spring 2016. With “Brand New Day” now playing in 3,520 North American theaters more than 40 days post-release—surpassing theater counts typical for films at this stage—Sony’s Spider-Man is just about $12.7 million shy of overtaking that domestic box office milestone.

Recent weeks have seen “Brand New Day” maintain strong box office momentum, generating $18.1 million in its sixth weekend with only a 19% decline from the previous weekend. Even accounting for competitive pressure from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s “Practical Magic 2” opening, the Spider-Man sequel is expected to easily surpass “The Force Awakens” this weekend or shortly thereafter. Conservative projections estimate the film will reach at least $937.1 million domestically, secured by ongoing daily earnings through the week.

This blockbuster’s sustained performance highlights the enduring appeal of the Spider-Man franchise and Marvel’s powerhouse presence in theaters. The crossover of a massive global total alongside a near-record domestic haul cements “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” as a box office juggernaut in 2026. Industry watchers eagerly await the film officially topping “The Force Awakens” to claim the domestic box office crown, a testament to Sony and Marvel’s successful collaboration and the star power of Tom Holland and Zendaya.