Will 'Brand New Day' Break Records? Here's Spider-Man's Box Office History

In terms of comic book box office superheroes, Spider-Man might be the safest bet. Since 2002, when Tobey Maguire first swung into action as the beloved web-crawler, Marvel's pluckiest superhero has also proven to be one of the most lucrative at the box office. Through multiple reboots and a long-awaited crossover that transcended space, time, and continuity, Spider-Man is a powerhouse who doesn't need other superheroes to make bank.

Now, while we wait for the July 31, 2026, release date of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, let's take a walk down memory lane to see the webhead's highs, lows, and everything in between. Brand New Day could very well break MCU box office records, and it might head into the $2 billion territory worldwide.

Before that happens, this is the box office history of Spider-Man so far. And no, we're not going to include Spider-Man-adjacent movies like Venom or Kraven the Hunter. If Peter Parker isn't running around kicking butt and making wisecracks, it's not really a Spider-Man movie.

Spider-Man (2002)

The film that started it all, 2002's Spider-Man, marked the first time that audiences saw a (mostly) photo-realistic Spider-Man swing between Manhattan skyscrapers. It's easy to take CGI effects for granted these days, but it was a revolution at the time. With a budget of $139 million, Spider-Man was a pretty big risk. Superhero movies were kind of on the outs following the failure of 1997's Batman & Robin.

The Blade movies with Wesley Snipes tested the waters for a return of comic book heroes, but the one-two punch of X-Men in 2000 and Spider-Man in 2002 are what truly blew open the doors for comic book superhero movies. The impossible imagery seen on the pages of comic books was now possible to replicate on the big screen. Needless to say, audiences were enraptured by the film. The film broke records in its opening weekend and went on to gross $403 domestically during its initial release and $804 million worldwide.

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

The first film was a success, so director Sam Raimi quickly got the ball rolling on a sequel. While I personally prefer the original, 2004's Spider-Man 2 is the hands-down fan-favorite entry in the series thanks to a riveting performance from Tobey Maguire, a tragic villain in the form of Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus, and the single greatest elevated train sequence this side of The French Connection. A

t the box office, Spider-Man 2 was nearly as successful as its predecessor, grossing $375 domestically and $785 worldwide, from a budget of $200 million. The Spider-Man movies were basically a license to print money. Needless to say, a third film would be on the way.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

At the time, Spider-Man 3's budget of $258 million made it one of the most expensive movies ever made, and with a massive marketing campaign to match (if you were around in 2007, you remember that awesome Black Suit was everywhere!). While not as beloved as the previous two films, it was the biggest worldwide hit of the trilogy. Its domestic total was $338 million, the lowest of the trilogy, but its global total, $887 million, was the highest. Unfortunately, behind-the-scenes turmoil meant that the series was going to get a major shake-up. When Sam Raimi asked for more time to get the script right for Spider-Man 4, the studio opted to simply reboot the franchise, for better or worse.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Released in 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man cost $230 million to make, which seems high for a movie that had so much to prove. Even after the mixed response to Spider-Man 3, that trilogy as a whole was adored by fans. Throwing it all out in favor of a reboot was a risky move. Still, it was arguably successful, with a worldwide haul of $758 million, with $262 of that total coming from the United States and Canada.

Yes, it was the lowest total yet, but it proved that, like James Bond, different actors could play the character without causing the whole franchise to collapse. There was still a future for Spider-Man.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Until there wasn't.

In a sense, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was Sony's attempt to do The Avengers but using only Spider-Man characters, creating synergy through spin-offs and crossovers. However, in order for that to be a viable strategy for the future, The Amazing Spider-Man2 needed to be a big hit. The legend goes that Sony needed the film to gross a billion dollars to justify its existence. Alas, it did not.

When the dust cleared, ASM2 only grossed $203 million domestically and $716 million worldwide, all from a reported budget of $200 milliion (with some sources saying it cost as much as $293 million). While that's a reasonably solid result, it was less than the previous film, and you can't build a franchise off a sequel that's already fallen victim to the law of diminishing returns.

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

After the relative failure of ASM2, Sony and Marvel Studios struck a deal, which necessitated a re-reboot of the series, but this time it would be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first film made as part of this deal was Captain America: Civil War, a $250 million blockbuster epic which featured Spider-Man, now played by little cutie pie Tom Holland, in a supporting role.

At the time, Captain America, as played by Chris Evans, was a rising star in the MCU, and the movie was extra-hyped because of the promise of a show-stopping fight between the MCU heroes, as well as a final showdown between Captain America and Iron Man. It also marked the MCU debut of Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther. With a little help from Spider-Man, Civil War grossed $408 million domestically and $1.15 billion worldwide. The film's post-credits scene promised that Spider-Man would return, and that he did, just one year later, in his first solo MCU film.

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

After the positive response to Peter Parker's MCU debut in Captain America: Civil War, it was time for Spider-Man to have a movie all to himself... Kinda. Released in 2017, Spider-Man: Homecoming made the most of its MCU trappings, making Spider-Man a sidekick/protege of Iron Man, played by a returning Robert Downey Jr. While some felt Iron Man stole a bit of the spotlight away from Spidey, it was the right move for the box office.

On a budget of $175 million, Spider-Man: Homecoming grossed $334 million domestically. This was just a hair behind Spider-Man 3 from ten years earlier, and grossed $880 million worldwide, which was again just slightly behind Spider-Man 3. The difference was, of course, that Homecoming wasn't considered a failure, because the MCU machine was in full swing at that point.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Spider-Man's next appearance would be in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. This time, Spider-Man was part of the larger ensemble, and he fit like a hand in a glove. His corner of the movie teams him up with Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, but he still manages to hold his own as a scene-stealer.

Thanks to the long-awaited (proper) debut of Thanos the Mad Titan and one heck of a cliffhanger ending, Avengers: Infinity War was the first MCU movie to crack $2 billion worldwide, including $678 million domestic. Not bad for a movie that cost upwards of $300 million to make!

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Produced by Sony, and not part of the larger Avengers canon, the next Spider-Man film would eschew the MCU in favor of its own, self-contained universe. An animated film from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse opened to just $35 million in December of 2018. With a budget of $90 million, that wasn't the greatest start. However, thanks to its striking art style and positive word of mouth, the film played strongly across the holiday season, and finished its run with a strong $190 million domestic, $394 worldwide.

While ostensibly "another Spider-Man movie," Into the Spider-Verse also marked the start of a brand new franchise. Which quickly gained critical acclaim and fan adoration. Today, Lord and Miller are riding high outside of the Spider-verse, which their 2026 hit Project Hail Mary.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

In 2019, the "Infinity Saga" came to a close with Avengers: Endgame, the final chapter in the story that had begun way back in 2008's Iron Man. After being turned to dust in the last Avengers movie, Peter Parker was able to return thanks to The Incredible Hulk donning the Infinity Gauntlet and wishing him and the rest of the defeated heroes back to life, just in time to participate in the epic final battle of the film.

Despite a runtime of three hours and a budget of over $350 million, audiences flocked to Avengers: Endgame to the tune of $2.7 billion worldwide, including a staggering $858 from domestic markets. On both fronts, that's a franchise high. Can we really call this a Spider-Man movie, even though Spider-Man is barely in it? Well, because it sets up everything that happens to Holland's Spidey later, it seems wrong to exclude it.

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

If Endgame was, well, the end, then Spider-Man: Far From Home was the epilogue to the Infinity Saga, examining the legacy of Tony Stark from the point of view of people who loved him, like Peter Parker, and people who hated him, like Quentin Beck, AKA Mysterio. Thanks to a "European vacation" vibe, a guest spot from Samuel L. Jackson, and the lingering goodwill from Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home was an even bigger hit than Spider-Man: Homecoming.

The film grossed $391 domestic and $1.1 billion worldwide, which is particularly fantastic considering its reported budget was a relatively modest $160 million. The film's success sent a message that, even though The Infinity Saga was over, the MCU was far from done.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021 was a tricky year for the MCU. It had no fewer than four movies, not to mention multiple television projects on Disney Plus, and had yet to choose a new direction, a new 'endgame' to pursue. Some might argue that's still true in 2026, but that's a discussion for another day. The fourth and final MCU film of 2021 was Spider-Man: No Way Home. It cannot be overstated how much of an unprecedented cinematic event this movie was, bringing in Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield from their respective cinematic dimensions to help Tom Holland's Spider-Man in his moment of need. This was the absolute high point of the MCU's "Multiverse Saga," and audiences ate it up. Spider-Man: No Way Home grossed $814 million domestic (more than twice as much as Far From Home), and $1.9 billion worldwide, all from a reported budget of around $200 million.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

To date, the final Spider-Man film is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the 2023 sequel to 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Despite some behind-the-scenes turmoil (which pushed the third entry's release from 2024 to 2027), the film was a massive success, leveraging the good will from the previous entry and adding in some more multiversal mayhem to help connect the film to the larger Marvel cinematic mythology.

The film grossed $381 million domestically and $690 worldwide. Beyondthe Spider-Verse is expected in 2027, one year after the next MCU film, Brand New Day, hits theaters, and also, after Spider-Man's almost certain appearance in Avengers: Doomsday.