In the film industry, the term “opening weekend” usually refers to the period from Thursday — when premieres begin in many countries — through Sunday. This initial box office performance is considered one of the most important indicators of a movie’s commercial success and audience interest. According to Variety, Spider-Man: A Brand New Day achieved the second-biggest opening in Hollywood history, ranking just behind another Marvel blockbuster, Avengers: Endgame. As a result, the film’s worldwide opening total reached an impressive $927 million. Although Spider-Man: A Brand New Day narrowly missed surpassing Avengers: Endgame in total opening weekend revenue, it managed to set a new record for first-day earnings in North America.