Global Box Office Records | Spider-Man & Nolan Hits

Global Box Office Surge

The weekend box office confirms a massive stretch for theaters as Sony and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its historic run. The film secured another $109 million worldwide this weekend. It now claims a total global haul of $2.22 billion. This figure puts the movie at sixth on the list of highest-grossing films ever, having passed Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Performance remains strong in 67 markets. France contributed $7.2 million, while Germany held firm with $5.4 million. The movie currently ranks as the highest-grossing release for Sony in 56 international territories, including major markets like India, Brazil, and the Philippines. Domestic numbers remain steady, with the film pulling in $854.9 million in North America alone.

Nolan’s Success and Franchise Milestones

Universal’s The Odyssey hit a significant milestone in its sixth week. The film brought in $87.5 million globally, pushing its worldwide total to $1.44 billion. Christopher Nolan has officially set a new personal record, as this film is now his highest-grossing work domestically and globally. It surpassed The Dark Knight’s domestic total of $534.9 million this weekend.

China shows a strong appetite for the title. The film added $16.1 million there, becoming the third-largest Nolan production in the territory behind Interstellar and Inception. Markets like France and the UK also established new records for both the director and the studio, further cementing the film’s position as a dominant force in the 2026 theatrical landscape.

Horror Expansion and Family Hits

The horror sector saw a fresh boost with the debut of Insidious: Out of the Further. The film posted $60.3 million globally, exceeding initial projections of $50 million. This release pushes the total lifetime gross of the Insidious franchise to $800 million. Mexico led international performance with a $4.2 million opening, and the film set new franchise records in 23 separate markets.

Paramount’s Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie added $20.6 million to its total, bringing it to $103.4 million globally. Meanwhile, The End of Oak Street reached a worldwide cume of $86 million. Both Focus Features’ Obsession and Illumination’s Minions and Monsters crossed the $500 million mark this weekend. These figures indicate a healthy spread of revenue across diverse genres as the domestic market surpasses $7 billion for the year.