Disney Says $1 Billion Spider-Man Opening Lifts Avengers: Doomsday Outlook
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 5
Disney Says $1 Billion Spider-Man Opening Lifts Avengers: Doomsday Outlook
3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 5
Summary
Josh D’Amaro told Disney’s earnings call that Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record launch is a strong sign audiences will still turn out for Avengers: Doomsday, due in theaters on Dec. 18.
The confidence boost comes as Brand New Day raced past $1 billion globally after a $360 million domestic debut, reinforcing Disney’s argument that demand remains strong for major theatrical superhero releases.
That matters because Marvel’s last three films made hundreds of millions but still landed below the franchise’s historical highs, feeding concerns about superhero fatigue ahead of Doomsday.
Avengers: Doomsday had already shown momentum with $19 million in premium-format presales, and Brand New Day’s Jean Grey introduction has also fueled speculation about closer ties to Marvel’s next ensemble films.