Spider-Man: Brand New Day Wins Fourth Box Office Weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day maintained its dominance at the North American box office for a fourth consecutive weekend, grossing an estimated $39 million to bring its domestic total to over $854 million. The film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, is on track to surpass $2.5 billion worldwide this week, placing it among the highest-grossing films of all time.

Industry estimates released Sunday placed the Marvel blockbuster firmly in the number one position. Its domestic performance has now eclipsed the lifetime total of 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, making it Sony's highest-grossing domestic release ever. The film has received widespread acclaim, holding a "Certified Fresh" 90% score from critics and a "Verified Hot" 98% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Its sustained run is partially attributed to facing minimal competition throughout August.

The new challenger, Insidious: Out of the Further, opened in second place with an estimated $25.3 million. The horror sequel, the sixth in the franchise, debuted on Friday, August 21, with a solid $10.6 million, including Thursday previews. That single-day figure narrowly topped Spider-Man's Friday take of $9.8 million, ending the...