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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Records Globally, Trails in Telugu States

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks global and Indian box office records, but Avatar: The Way of Water still leads in the Telugu states for opening and lifetime collections.

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Dumtika Editorial

August 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Records Globally, Trails in Telugu States

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day earns over ₹300 crores in India during opening weekend

Avatar: The Way of Water still holds the record in Telugu states for Hollywood films

Spider-Man is now the second-biggest global opener, behind Avengers: Endgame

Industry observers await if Spider-Man can surpass Avatar's Telugu state collections

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Box Office on Fire Globally

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has stormed the global box office, delivering a historic opening weekend. The film, featuring the iconic Marvel superhero, has raked in over ₹300 crores gross in India alone, making it the highest opening ever for a Hollywood release in the country. This latest installment continues the strong track record of the Spider-Man franchise, which has consistently drawn massive crowds worldwide.

Despite its phenomenal performance across India and internationally, Spider-Man: Brand New Day did not claim the top spot for an English film's opening in the Telugu states. Trade reports confirm that James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water still holds the record for both the biggest opening weekend and the highest lifetime collections for a Hollywood film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Avatar: The Way of Water amassed over ₹100 crores during its theatrical run in these regions, a benchmark Spider-Man has yet to surpass.

At the global level, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has emerged as the second-biggest opener of all time, trailing only Avengers: Endgame. The film's box office dominance has been widely discussed among industry circles, with many noting its ability to draw audiences back to theatres in large numbers. However, the Telugu market's response has been more measured, as Avatar's popularity remains unmatched in these states.

As the film continues its theatrical run, industry watchers are keen to see whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day can close the gap with Avatar: The Way of Water in the Telugu states.