“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” shattered all previous earnings records upon its release in Indian theaters. This Marvel film, which hit the Indian box office on July 30th, created history by collecting ₹60.60 crore (net) on its first day. With this explosive start, the film surpassed the opening day record of ₹53.15 crore set by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019.
July 30th’s Blast: 95% occupancy recorded in the Hindi belt
According to data from trade tracking website SacNilk, the first-day gross collection of this Tom Holland-starrer was approximately ₹72.44 crore. A total of 17,250 shows were aired across the country. The English version earned the highest at ₹32.25 crore, while the Hindi dubbed version grossed ₹22 crore. Audience turnout for Hindi shows was so strong that theaters averaged 95% occupancy throughout the day. The film also earned over ₹6.25 crore from Tamil and Telugu languages.
Box Office Experts’ Opinion
“In India, Spider-Man is not just a superhero, but an emotion. The advance booking and opening day occupancy of ‘Brand New Day’ prove the eagerness of Indian audiences for major Hollywood franchises. This figure could exceed ₹2 billion by the weekend.”
— Trade Analyst, Box Office India Tracking Desk
What’s in store for audiences?
The enthusiasm of the audience was palpable during the late-night shows at the Multiplex Association and in theaters. Even the 6 a.m. special shows in metro cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru were houseful. Based on advance bookings, it’s expected that the film will surpass the ₹200 crore mark at the Indian box office in its first weekend. If you’re planning to see the film in theaters, make your bookings in advance, as most prime showings for the upcoming Saturday and Sunday are already booked.