Is India Crazy About Spider-Man? These Box Office Numbers Tell the Story

— Surya Prakash Josyula

Before every big movie release, there was always one question:

“Will this finally break Avengers: Endgame’s opening day record?”

But every new film came and went, while the record stayed untouched.

After seven long years, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally ended that wait.

For seven years, Avengers: Endgame held the record for the biggest opening day ever by a Hollywood film in India. The trade had been waiting for the day someone would finally break it. That moment has now arrived. According to trade estimates, Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned around ₹55 crore net on its opening day, beating Endgame’s ₹53.25 crore net record.

Not Just a Movie… An Event!

After Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the most awaited Hollywood release across India.

Even before release, the hype surprised the trade. The excitement around the film was on another level.

The kind of advance booking rush usually seen for major Indian star films was now happening for Spider-Man. From theatres to online booking platforms, fans were rushing to grab tickets.

A Fight for Tickets!

Within hours of advance bookings opening, ticket sales skyrocketed.

According to trade reports, ticket sales touched nearly 25,000 tickets per hour at one stage.

More than one million tickets were sold in pre-sales alone, showing just how huge the demand was. In Hyderabad and many major cities, IMAX and premium format shows were sold out quickly, forcing theatres to add extra shows.

The Record Is Finally Gone!

For years, Avengers: Endgame was considered untouchable when it came to Hollywood opening day collections in India.

Many big films came close, but none could beat it.

Now, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally done it.

Trade estimates suggest the film collected around ₹55 crore net on its first day, setting a new benchmark for Hollywood openings in India.

Was South India the Real Game Changer?

Trade analysts believe South Indian markets played a major role in this historic opening.

Strong occupancy in the Telugu states, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala helped push the collections even higher.

In Hyderabad, several premium format screens were housefull on the very first day, showing the massive craze for the film.

What’s the Story About?

This time, Spider-Man is not just fighting another villain.

Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man (Tom Holland), begins noticing strange changes happening in his body. At the same time, an invisible telepathic force starts attacking the Department of Damage Control (DDC) while searching for something called V-MAX.

Who is this mysterious attacker? What exactly is V-MAX? And what does Spider-Man do to protect it?

These questions drive the film’s action-packed and suspense-filled story, keeping audiences engaged throughout.

But There’s One Twist…

Even though the film broke the collection record, its footfalls are reportedly around 40% lower than Avengers: Endgame.

Trade experts say higher ticket prices and premium formats like IMAX played a major role in boosting the collections.

So while fewer people watched the film compared to Endgame, the box office numbers created history.

Has Marvel Found Its Big Comeback?

Over the last few years, Marvel has struggled to deliver the kind of blockbuster success fans expected.

Now, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has brought fresh excitement back to the franchise.

Many fans on social media are already calling it Marvel’s biggest success since Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Now Eyes Are on the ₹200 Crore Mark

Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink, the film is expected to comfortably cross ₹200 crore during its extended four-day opening weekend.

If the momentum continues, trade experts believe it could become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 in India.

Conclusion

For seven years, Avengers: Endgame ruled the list of the biggest Hollywood opening day collections in India.

Every major release raised the same question—would this be the film to break the record?

Now, that record has finally fallen.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has not only created a new opening day record but has also proved how strong the Spider-Man brand has become in the Indian market.

The only question now is…

How far can this box office storm go?