Cinema VinesOn Thursday, July 30, the fourth installment of the Spider‑Man saga, Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, opened in Indian theatres and posted a remarkable ₹60.60 crore net collection on its first day, according to trade portal Sacnilk. The film ran in 17,250 shows and achieved a 72.3% occupancy rate, signalling a strong start for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) entry.
Tom Holland returned as Peter Parker, with Zendaya co‑starring as MJ. The opening day earnings were split across language versions: ₹32.25 crore came from the English release, ₹22 crore from the Hindi version, ₹3.25 crore from the Telugu print, ₹3 crore from the Tamil release, and smaller figures from the Kannada and Malayalam editions. The multilingual rollout helped the film surpass the opening day of Holland’s recent outing, Christopher Nolan’s Greek‑mythology film The Odyssey, which had netted only ₹17.40 crore on its July 17 release.
In addition to outperforming The Odyssey, Brand New Day eclipsed the lifetime Indian gross of the first phase‑six MCU film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which made ₹38.32 crore net over its run. Earlier releases such as Thunderbolts (₹23.92 crore net) and Deadpool & Wolverine (₹136.15 crore net) also provide context for the new film’s performance. Avengers: Endgame, a benchmark for MCU releases, opened with ₹53.60 crore and accumulated ₹373.05 crore net over its lifetime.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie follows Spider‑Man as he protects New York City while dealing with a sudden surge in his powers. The ensemble cast includes Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. Critics and audiences alike praised the film for its fresh take on the superhero’s anonymity and the stakes it introduces.
With the weekend approaching, analysts predict a further uptick in collections. If the trend continues, Spider‑Man: Brand New Day could challenge Avengers: Endgame for the top spot in India’s box‑office history, marking a significant milestone for the MCU’s expansion into the Indian market.
