Spider-Man: Brand New Day aims for $800M global opening

The upcoming Marvel Studios film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is poised for a record-breaking global opening this week, while its release in India will feature specific edits mandated by the country's film certification board. The film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, is scheduled to open in India on July 30 and in other global markets on July 31.

Industry tracking indicates the film could earn between $550 million and $800 million worldwide in its opening weekend, which would rank among the largest debuts in cinematic history. More conservative estimates still project a North American opening of $190 million to $260 million, aligning with the performance of the previous film, "Spider-Man: No Way Home." The film's presales have reportedly surpassed $120 million globally, setting records in several key markets.

In India, the film's release follows a certification process completed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The board awarded the film a UA 13 rating on July 23 after requesting three specific edits. According to the certificate, the filmmakers were directed to remove an eight-second kissing scene, mute and delete certain objectionable words from the audio...