Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes India's highest-grossing Hollywood film ever, overtaking Avatar: The Way Of Water after 11 days; $52.8M cumulative
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes India's highest-grossing Hollywood film ever, overtaking Avatar: The Way Of Water after 11 days; $52.8M cumulative

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become India's highest-grossing Hollywood film ever, surpassing Avatar: The Way Of Water with a cumulative total of $52.8 million after just 11 days in theaters, marking a significant milestone in the film's international success.

IMDb+1 source10 August 2026 · 19:21 UTC
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has rewritten box office history in India, achieving a remarkable $52.8 million in just 11 days, surpassing the previous record held by Avatar: The Way Of Water. The film opened on July 30, a day ahead of its global release, showcasing the studio's confidence in its international appeal.134

The film debuted with the largest four-day Hollywood opening in India, grossing $35.4 million across 17,250 screens. This unprecedented success comes despite the impending release of local films like Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2, which could challenge its dominance.2

The film's success is a testament to the growing market for international films in India, which saw a 10% market share for international films in 2025, with the top-grossing Hollywood film at $26.4 million, according to Ormax Media figures. The film's star power, featuring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has undoubtedly contributed to its record-breaking performance.

As the film continues to draw audiences, it sets a new benchmark for Hollywood productions in India, indicating a shift in viewer preferences and the potential for future blockbusters to achieve similar success.

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“The film opened to a record $35.4M four-day debut across 17,250 screens, with PVR Inox alone contributing significantly. It faces new competition this weekend from local releases Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2, though it has had little opposition so far.”
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“‘ ‘ has spent every week since its release rewriting box office history across nearly every major territory it’s played in, and India has proven no exception to that trend.”
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“** is now the highest-grossing Hollywood film of all time in after taking $10.6M over the weekend for a cumulative $52.8M take.”
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