Spider-Man: Brand New Day Emerges as Highest-Grossing Hollywood Film in India
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved a major milestone at the Indian box office by officially becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film in the country. The superhero film has amassed a total collection of Rs. 384.80 crores, moving past the previous milestone established by James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.
What Happened
During its second weekend in Indian theatres, Spider-Man: Brand New Day registered strong earnings. The film collected Rs. 14.60 crores on Friday and witnessed a substantial jump on Saturday, bringing in Rs. 34.20 crores. With these earnings, the film’s cumulative box office collection reached Rs. 384.80 crores across India.
By reaching this figure, it surpassed Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), which previously led the list of top Hollywood grossers in the country with a total collection of Rs. 378.22 crores. Following the film’s performance against previous Marvel benchmarks, directors Anthony and Joe Russo remarked, “The gauntlet has been passed.”
Key Highlights
- Top Spot in India: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has accumulated Rs. 384.80 crores, ranking first among all Hollywood releases in India.
- Second Weekend Surge: The film posted Rs. 14.60 crores on its second Friday and grew significantly on Saturday to earn Rs. 34.20 crores.
- Approaching Rs. 400 Crore Club: The release requires an additional Rs. 15.20 crores to surpass the Rs. 400 crore benchmark in India.
- Top 5 Hollywood Releases in India: Behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Rs. 384.80 cr) are Avatar: The Way of Water (Rs. 378.22 cr), Avengers: Endgame (Rs. 373.22 cr), Avengers: Infinity War (Rs. 227.43 cr), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (Rs. 218.41 cr).
Why This Matters
The collection figures demonstrate strong ongoing theatrical demand for the superhero title in India during its second weekend. By exceeding the lifetime totals of films such as Avatar: The Way of Water and Avengers: Endgame, the production has set a new domestic revenue benchmark for Hollywood cinema in the Indian market.
What to Watch Next
The film is positioned to cross the Rs. 400 crore threshold in India as it continues its box office run. It is expected to maintain its theatrical pace over the coming days until the scheduled release of Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 on August 14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total Indian box office collection of Spider-Man: Brand New Day so far?
The film has accumulated Rs. 384.80 crores at the Indian box office.
Which film previously held the record for the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India?
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), directed by James Cameron, previously held the record with total collections of Rs. 378.22 crores.
How much did the film collect on its second Friday and Saturday?
The film collected Rs. 14.60 crores on its second Friday and Rs. 34.20 crores on its second Saturday.
Source: Bollywood Hungama