Spider-Man falls short of breaking Avengers: Endgame’s box office record.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day just missed out on claiming the title for the highest-grossing opening weekend in U.S. history, falling short of Avengers: Endgame. However, its impressive $355 million haul highlights Spider-Man’s enduring appeal and shows that audiences are still eager to hit theaters for a fantastic film featuring a beloved character.

Diving into the specifics, estimates suggest that Spider-Man: Brand New Day raked in $355 million at the domestic box office this weekend. This figure is just shy of the $357 million record set by Avengers: Endgame in 2019, a time when superhero films were dominating the box office pre-pandemic. There’s a chance that the final gross could exceed these estimates, potentially surpassing the last Avengers film, and updates will follow if that occurs.

The excitement surrounding the latest Spider-Man installment was palpable, especially after it achieved the biggest opening day ever, with momentum only building from there. Given the recent decline in superhero films’ favor with critics and audiences alike, it seemed unlikely that any movie could rival Avengers: Endgame’s remarkable opening.

Brand New Day demonstrates that Spider-Man remains a character capable of drawing crowds to theaters regardless of the competition. Notably, each new MCU Spider-Man film has outperformed its predecessor during opening weekend, a rare achievement in franchise history.

The film’s success is bolstered by its quality, as it stands out as a compelling entry in the Spider-Man saga. Reviews have praised the direction by Destin Daniel Cretton, describing it as a “grounded, emotional, and expertly crafted addition to the Spidey canon.” Now, all eyes will be on whether Avengers: Doomsday can maintain this box office momentum when it releases in December.

Interestingly, The Odyssey also performed well despite the fierce competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. For those interested in how other films fared at the domestic box office this weekend, the current list of the top ten highest-grossing films is available for review.

Doomsday is shaping up to be the toughest challenge the MCU has faced yet.