Spider-Man has officially taken the top spot at the Indian box office.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in India, overtaking James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.
The milestone came just 11 days after the film’s release in India. According to The Indian Express, the movie had collected ₹415.45 crore net by the end of Day 11, while its gross collection had crossed the ₹500 crore mark. That puts it ahead of Avatar: The Way of Water, which finished with around ₹477.50 crore gross in India.
The achievement is another major milestone for the Spider-Man franchise in India—and it also highlights just how powerful Marvel’s theatrical audience has become in the country.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Now India’s Biggest Hollywood Film
The record is significant because Avatar: The Way of Water had held the top position among Hollywood films in India with approximately ₹477.50 crore in gross box-office revenue.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now crossed ₹500 crore gross, making it the first Hollywood movie to reach that level in the Indian market.
On the net-collection side, the film had reached ₹415.45 crore after its second weekend.
That distinction is important.
Net vs Gross Box Office: What’s the Difference?
Net collection generally refers to the box-office revenue after applicable taxes are deducted.
Gross collection includes the applicable taxes and therefore represents a larger figure.
That’s why you may see two different numbers reported for the same movie.
For Brand New Day, the latest reported figures are:
| Metric | Spider-Man: Brand New Day |
|---|---|
| India net collection | ₹415.45 crore |
| India gross collection | ₹500 crore+ |
| Release date in India | July 30, 2026 |
| Record | Highest-grossing Hollywood film in India |
The figures are based on reporting available after the film’s second weekend.
How Spider-Man Brand New Day Broke the Record
The film’s run in India was extraordinary from the opening weekend itself.
Despite not receiving IMAX screens because Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey had those screens, Brand New Day opened at a huge scale.
The movie reportedly earned more than ₹60 crore on its opening day.
It then collected:
- More than ₹49 crore on Day 2
- More than ₹70 crore on Saturday
- More than ₹77 crore on Sunday
Across its extended four-day opening weekend, the film crossed ₹257 crore in India, giving it the biggest opening for a Hollywood movie in the country.
That was already a warning that the film could challenge the long-standing records held by Avatar and Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man Brand New Day India Box Office Collection
Here’s the reported day-by-day picture from the film’s first 11 days:
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹60+ crore |
| Day 2 | ₹49+ crore |
| Day 3 | ₹70+ crore |
| Day 4 | ₹77+ crore |
| Day 5 | ₹23+ crore |
| Day 6 | ₹21.75 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹17 crore |
| Day 8 | ₹14.25 crore |
| Day 9 | ₹15 crore |
| Day 10 | ₹31 crore |
| Day 11 | ₹34+ crore |
| Total | ₹415.45 crore |
The film’s biggest momentum came during the first weekend, followed by another strong surge during the second weekend.
Spider-Man Beats Avatar: The Way of Water
Before Brand New Day, the crown belonged to James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.
The 2022 sequel was a massive theatrical success in India and ultimately earned around ₹477.50 crore gross.
Brand New Day has now moved past that figure.
That makes the Spider-Man sequel the new No. 1 Hollywood film in India’s box office history by gross collection.
The change also shows how dramatically superhero movies have grown in the Indian market.
Avengers: Endgame Is Now at No. 3
The previous Marvel record-holder was Avengers: Endgame.
The 2019 MCU blockbuster earned approximately ₹445 crore gross in India.
After Brand New Day overtook both Avatar: The Way of Water and Avengers: Endgame, the top of India’s Hollywood box-office list changed significantly.
The current top group includes:
| Rank | Hollywood Movie | India Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | ₹500 crore+ |
| 2 | Avatar: The Way of Water | ₹477.50 crore |
| 3 | Avengers: Endgame | ₹445 crore |
| 4 | Avengers: Infinity War | ₹272+ crore |
| 5 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | ₹200+ crore |
The exact position and figures can change as Brand New Day continues its theatrical run.
Marvel Now Dominates India’s Hollywood Box Office
There’s another interesting detail hidden inside the record.
A large majority of India’s biggest Hollywood hits are now connected to Disney or Marvel.
Four of the top five Hollywood grossers in India are MCU-related movies starring Tom Holland as Spider-Man, according to The Indian Express’ current ranking.
That list includes:
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Avatar: The Way of Water
- Avengers: Endgame
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
The Spider-Man franchise in particular has built an unusually strong theatrical following in India.
Why Is Spider-Man So Popular in India?
There isn’t one single reason.
Spider-Man has been one of Marvel’s most recognizable characters for decades, and the character appeals to multiple generations.
Tom Holland’s version also became closely connected to the wider MCU.
That means audiences aren’t watching only a standalone Spider-Man movie.
They are also following a much larger cinematic universe.
The character’s previous appearances in Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home and No Way Home helped establish a long-running connection with Indian audiences.
By the time Brand New Day arrived, Spider-Man was already one of the most recognizable superhero brands in the country.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Continues to Drive the Franchise
Tom Holland once again plays Peter Parker in Brand New Day.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously directed Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The cast also includes major Marvel names including Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo and Jon Bernthal, alongside Sadie Sink and Florence Pugh.
That combination gives the movie an unusual level of franchise recognition.
For Indian audiences, the appeal isn’t limited to Spider-Man himself.
The film is connected to the broader MCU story that leads toward future Marvel releases.
The Movie Had a Massive Opening in India
The opening weekend explains much of the record.
Brand New Day collected more than ₹257 crore during its extended four-day opening weekend in India, according to The Indian Express.
The movie’s opening day alone crossed ₹60 crore.
That is remarkable for a Hollywood release.
It demonstrates that major Hollywood franchises can generate event-level theatrical demand in India.
And Spider-Man appears to have reached that level.
The Film Didn’t Need IMAX to Break the Record
One of the interesting details is that Brand New Day reportedly didn’t have access to IMAX screens during its opening because those screens were occupied by The Odyssey.
Yet the film still managed to produce a record-setting opening.
That makes the achievement even more notable from a distribution perspective.
It suggests the demand wasn’t dependent entirely on premium-format screenings.
Audiences were willing to watch the movie across standard and other premium formats.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Is Also a Global Blockbuster
India isn’t the only market where Brand New Day is performing at an extraordinary level.
The movie has crossed the $1 billion worldwide mark in only 12 days.
According to The Indian Express, it reached approximately $1.67 billion worldwide, including about $655 million in North America and $1.01 billion internationally.
That makes it the second-fastest film ever to reach $1 billion, behind Avengers: Endgame.
The film has therefore become a major global box-office story, not just an Indian success.
Spider-Man Brand New Day vs Avengers: Endgame
There is an interesting connection between the two movies.
Avengers: Endgame remains one of the most important films in MCU history.
It earned around ₹445 crore gross in India and previously occupied a position near the top of India’s Hollywood box-office rankings.
Now Brand New Day has overtaken it in India.
But Endgame still holds an important distinction.
It reached the $1 billion global mark much faster than Brand New Day, crossing the milestone in only five days compared with 12 days for the Spider-Man sequel.
So the two films have broken different types of records.
What Made Brand New Day Such a Huge Hit?
Several factors appear to have worked together.
1. The Spider-Man brand
Spider-Man is one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes.
2. Tom Holland
Holland’s version of Peter Parker has become strongly associated with the MCU.
3. MCU connections
The movie exists inside a much larger cinematic story.
4. Strong franchise awareness
Audiences already knew the character and expected a major theatrical event.
5. The return of familiar characters
The cast includes several recognizable MCU figures.
6. A strong release window
The movie opened during a period when major franchise films could command significant audience attention.
No single factor explains the record.
The combination does.
What Happens Next at the Indian Box Office?
The movie’s record is already secure, but its final lifetime collection is still unknown.
The second weekend pushed the India net total to ₹415.45 crore, while the gross figure had passed ₹500 crore.
However, the film is about to face fresh competition.
Two major Indian releases—Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2—are scheduled to enter cinemas on August 14, according to The Indian Express.
That could affect the number of screens and showtimes available to Brand New Day.
At the same time, the Independence Day period could potentially help overall theatrical traffic.
The final result will depend on how well the Spider-Man film holds over the coming weeks.
Could Spider-Man Brand New Day Reach ₹600 Crore in India?
It’s too early to state that as a certainty.
The movie has already crossed ₹500 crore gross, but box-office performance typically slows after the opening weeks.
Competition from new releases could also reduce its screen count.
The safest conclusion is that ₹600 crore is a possibility rather than a confirmed destination.
Its final lifetime number will depend on weekday holds, weekend performance and how many screens it retains.
India’s Growing Appetite for Hollywood
The success of Brand New Day also reflects a broader change in the Indian theatrical market.
Hollywood films have increasingly demonstrated that major global franchises can generate enormous revenue in India.
The Indian Express notes that only seven Hollywood films had crossed ₹100 crore before the pandemic, while 16 more have joined that club since then.
That growth is significant.
Indian audiences are not simply consuming Hollywood films on streaming platforms.
For the biggest franchises, theatrical releases can still become major events.
But Spider-Man’s Record Doesn’t Mean Hollywood Has Taken Over India
There is an important distinction here.
Brand New Day is currently the highest-grossing Hollywood movie in India.
That doesn’t mean it is the highest-grossing movie of all time in India.
Indian-language blockbusters have reached significantly higher domestic collections.
So the correct headline is:
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is India’s highest-grossing Hollywood film.
Not:
Spider-Man is India’s highest-grossing film overall.
That distinction matters when reporting box-office records accurately.
The Bigger Marvel Picture
The success of Brand New Day arrives at an important moment for Marvel.
The MCU is moving into another major phase of its story, with upcoming projects continuing to build toward large crossover events.
Brand New Day also connects with the future of the MCU, including Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled for December 18.
That means the movie’s success could have implications beyond its own box office.
If audiences continue turning out in huge numbers, Marvel’s ability to create theatrical events remains extremely strong.
Final Takeaway
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has made Indian box-office history.
Within only 11 days of its Indian release, the Tom Holland-led movie became the highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in India.
Its reported India net collection reached ₹415.45 crore, while its gross collection crossed ₹500 crore, taking it past Avatar: The Way of Water and its ₹477.50 crore gross total.
The achievement is even more impressive considering how quickly it happened.
The film opened with more than ₹257 crore during its extended four-day opening weekend and continued to post strong numbers into its second weekend.
Globally, the movie has also crossed $1 billion in just 12 days, making it the second-fastest movie ever to reach that milestone after Avengers: Endgame.
For Indian cinema audiences, the record says something simple:
Spider-Man isn’t just popular in India anymore. He is box-office history.
FAQ
Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the highest-grossing Hollywood movie in India?
Yes. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed Avatar: The Way of Water to become the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India by gross box-office collection. Its gross has crossed ₹500 crore.
How much has Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned in India?
After Day 11, the film’s reported India net collection stood at approximately ₹415.45 crore, while its gross collection had crossed ₹500 crore.
Which Hollywood movie previously held the India box-office record?
Avatar: The Way of Water previously held the record with approximately ₹477.50 crore gross in India.
Did Spider-Man Brand New Day beat Avengers: Endgame in India?
Yes. Avengers: Endgame earned approximately ₹445 crore gross in India and has now been overtaken by Brand New Day.
How fast did Spider-Man Brand New Day cross $1 billion?
The movie crossed $1 billion worldwide in 12 days, making it the second-fastest film to reach the milestone after Avengers: Endgame.
Who stars in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. The cast also includes Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink and Florence Pugh.
Who directed Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
The movie was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Could Spider-Man Brand New Day cross ₹600 crore in India?
It is possible but not guaranteed. The film has already crossed ₹500 crore gross, but its final total will depend on weekday collections, future weekends, competition and the number of screens it retains.
Is Spider-Man Brand New Day the highest-grossing movie in India overall?
No. It is the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India. Indian films have achieved substantially higher domestic box-office totals.
