Spider-Man: Brand New Day is dominating the South Korean box office. During the July 31 to August 2 weekend, the film earned $16.9 million from over 2.2 million admissions. This massive performance captured an 81 percent market share of total weekend revenue. The film launched on July 29 and now holds a cumulative gross of $25 million in the territory.
Imax screens played a significant role in this success. The format generated $2.4 million, marking the highest grossing Imax opening weekend in South Korean history. This performance pushed the overall market collective gross for the weekend to $20.8 million, a sharp rise from the previous week.
This release displaced the sci-fi thriller Hope, which held the top spot for two weeks. Hope moved to second place with $2.4 million in weekend revenue. Other films like Minions and Monsters, Moana, and Toy Story 5 rounded out the top five, though they trailed significantly behind the new superhero blockbuster.
Industry analysts note that this debut marks a major rebound for cinema attendance in the region. The sheer volume of ticket sales shows that audiences remain eager for major franchise releases on the big screen.