Marvel dominates India’s biggest Hollywood opening weekends as Spider-Man sets new record

Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly delivered about Rs 300 crore in India opening-weekend gross, topping the Hollywood chart. Marvel films now account for four of the five largest opening weekends, signalling durable demand for franchise-led theatrical entertainment.

— Filed Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 13:11 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day set a record for the biggest Hollywood opening weekend in India, grossing about Rs 300 crore. Marvel titles occupy four of the five largest Hollywood opening weekends, underscoring sustained Indian demand for superhero cinema.

Why this matters

The record follows a recent signal that Spider-Man advance sales topped Rs 35 crore, lifting multiplex footfall expectations. Marvel now holds four of India’s five biggest Hollywood opening weekends, reinforcing franchise-led theatrical demand.

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