Spider-Man: Brand New Day Edges Odyssey in Global Box Office Race

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day* maintained its hold on the global box office crown over the weekend, generating $66.2 million across worldwide markets during its fifth frame, according to figures reported by Deadline.

The tentpole narrowly held off a late-summer push from *Odyssey*, which finished close behind with a $62.9 million global haul.

With the latest frame added, the cumulative global gross for *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* climbed to $2.33 billion. That total comprises $1.44 billion from overseas territories and $891.5 million from North American theaters.

## Universal Crosses Major Overseas Milestone

Beyond individual title performances, the late-summer frame marked a major studio milestone. Universal became the first distributor to cross $3 billion in international box office receipts year to date, Deadline reported.

The strong late-season hold for established blockbusters highlights the sustained reliance of theater circuits on high-end franchise titles to carry seasonal earnings into the fall corridor. While incoming titles continue to compete for premium screens, lingering tentpole demand remains the primary driver of theatrical stability.