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WATCH: Spider-Man swings into box office history

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On September 17, 2026, the film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" surpassed all others to become the highest-grossing movie in North American history with earnings exceeding $936 million.

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On September 17, 2026, the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day set a new domestic box office record in North America, grossing over $936.7 million across the United States and Canada within just 47 days. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which earned $936.6 million. In response to this milestone, Lucasfilm congratulated the production teams from Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios, as well as director Destin Daniel Cretton and star Tom Holland, on social media. The company celebrated with an animated image of Spider-Man throwing his hands in the air and a message acknowledging "the force is strong" with him, referencing both their shared cinematic universes.

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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has now made more money in North America than any other movie in history, taking in more than $936 million so far.

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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has now made more money in North America than any other movie in history, taking in more than $936 million so far. asserted

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