Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man film remains on top despite a sharp second-weekend decline.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its impressive run at the box office, with the Marvel blockbuster heading towards another major domestic milestone during its second weekend.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland earned $43 million on Friday alone and is currently projected to collect around $143 million over its second weekend.
Although the expected weekend total represents a decline of nearly 60% from the film’s record-breaking opening weekend, the performance is still strong enough to keep Holland’s web-slinger at the top of the domestic box office.
The film could also secure the third-biggest second weekend in domestic box office history, further cementing its extraordinary start.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day targets another record
Sony executives reportedly expect Spider-Man: Brand New Day to maintain its momentum beyond the second weekend. The film could potentially reach a domestic 10-day total of around $653 million, which would give the Marvel blockbuster another major box office record.
The movie has already made history by surpassing Avengers: Endgame to claim the record for the biggest domestic opening weekend ever.
Produced on a reported budget of $225 million, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now racing towards the $1 billion mark. If its current momentum continues, the film could join the billion-dollar club in an exceptionally short period.
What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day about?
The latest instalment follows Peter Parker as he fights crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world where nobody remembers his identity.
While Peter struggles with the fact that his former friends have moved on without him, the pressure begins to trigger a transformation that he may not be able to control.
At the same time, a powerful and mysterious villain emerges as a threat to New York City and the people Peter loves.
The film’s story promises to explore the consequences of Peter’s isolated life while introducing a dangerous new challenge for the superhero.
With its second weekend still performing strongly, Spider-Man: Brand New Day appears well positioned to continue breaking records as its theatrical run progresses.