After a dominant six-week run at the top of the domestic box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to relinquish its crown this coming weekend. The Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, which has held the #1 spot since its debut, faces a significant challenge from the long-awaited sequel Practical Magic 2, scheduled for wide release on September 11, 2026.
As of September 8, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reached a domestic gross of $923 million. This total places the film as the second-highest-grossing release in North American history, trailing only the $936.6 million lifetime domestic haul of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Globally, the film has amassed approximately $2.4 billion, currently ranking as the third-highest-grossing film of all time on the worldwide charts.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the sequel stars Tom Holland and Zendaya alongside Sadie Sink and Jon Bernthal. While the film has shown remarkable staying power through the late summer season, industry projections suggest its seventh weekend will see earnings between $11.5 million and $18 million. This expected decline opens the door for a new leader at the multiplex.
The Arrival of Practical Magic 2
The film poised to end the web-slinger’s streak is Practical Magic 2, which arrives in theaters nearly three decades after the original cult classic. The sequel reunites original stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, while adding Joey King and Maisie Williams to the cast. Early tracking data suggests the film is headed for an opening weekend between $40 million and $42 million.
The shift in box office leadership marks the traditional transition from the high-octane superhero blockbusters of summer to the more varied demographic draws of the fall season. While Spider-Man dominated the youth and general action quadrants for over a month, Practical Magic 2 is expected to leverage strong cross-generational appeal, particularly among female audiences and fans of the 1998 original.
Whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day can eventually close the $13.6 million gap to surpass The Force Awakens for the all-time domestic record remains a primary focus for box office analysts. Even as it moves out of the top spot, the film’s trajectory remains historic, having already surpassed the domestic totals of previous MCU heavyweights like Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
