Spider-Man: Brand New Day is continuing its record-breaking cinematic journey, recently surpassing Avengers: Endgame for the all-time domestic box office record. As of its fourth Monday, the film has grossed $858.4 million domestically, edging out Endgame's previous $858.3 million total. This achievement marks a significant moment in box office history, with the web-slinger's latest outing now aiming for the $900 million domestic milestone, a mark previously only reached by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The film has been a consistent performer since its debut, breaking records from the outset. Its opening weekend alone brought in $360 million domestically, a new North American record that bested Avengers: Endgame. Worldwide, Brand New Day achieved another major feat by crossing the $2 billion mark in under three weeks, making it the second-fastest film to reach this echelon, trailing only Endgame. It is now one of only eight films to ever join the $2 billion club.
By its fourth weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day had accumulated approximately $2.22 billion globally, positioning it as the fifth highest-grossing film in history. It has surpassed Avengers: Infinity War and Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the worldwide charts and is now in contention with Titanic and Avatar: The Way of Water for higher positions.
Beyond its financial triumphs, the film also serves a narrative purpose within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It introduces Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, marking the first appearance of an X-Men character in the MCU's primary timeline. Rather than portraying Jean as a traditional hero, Brand New Day presents her as a volatile antagonist, setting the stage for her potential evolution into a heroic figure in future installments.
The MCU now looks ahead to its next major event, Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, this film is anticipated to unite characters from the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men to confront a multiversal threat. The success of Doomsday will be a critical indicator of the MCU's ability to maintain audience engagement for its ongoing Multiverse Saga, following a period where the franchise's hype may not reach the fever pitch of the Infinity War and Endgame era.
To help audiences navigate the increasingly complex MCU narrative, Disney+ has released a curated 15-film "Countdown to Doomsday" watch list. This list begins with the 2000 film X-Men, which introduced earlier versions of Professor X, Magneto, Cyclops, and Mystique, and concludes with 2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will feature a new iteration of the Fantastic Four and offer an early look at Doctor Doom.