The directors of “Avengers: Endgame” have publicly acknowledged a new champion at the box office. Joe and Anthony Russo used Instagram to celebrate the achievement of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which opened with $360 million domestically, surpassing their previous record of $357 million set in 2019. The Russo Brothers extended their congratulations to director Destin Daniel Cretton and the film’s stars, including Tom Holland and Zendaya, along with the broader cast and crew.
The milestone represents a significant moment in cinema history, as only two films have ever achieved opening weekend figures exceeding $300 million. The Spider-Man sequel’s performance demonstrates the continued strength of superhero franchises at the box office. While “Endgame” still holds the distinction of earning the highest global opening weekend at $1.2 billion, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” launched to $927 million internationally.
The exchange of congratulations reflects a tradition among filmmakers when box office records are broken. The Russo Brothers face their own opportunity to reclaim the opening weekend crown with their upcoming project, “Avengers: Doomsday,” scheduled for release on December 18. Industry observers are closely watching whether “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” will eventually surpass “Endgame’s” lifetime worldwide total of $2.7 billion.
Originally reported by Variety →
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