Spider-Man: Brand New Day earns $70 million in third weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has added $70 million at the North American box office in its third weekend, according to industry estimates. The superhero film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has now grossed more than $2 billion globally since its July 31 release, making it Sony Pictures' highest-ever grossing film, the Hollywood Reporter reports.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film had the biggest domestic debut weekend of all time with $360 million, topping Avengers: Endgame on a non-adjusted-for-inflation basis. The story follows Peter Parker as he struggles with changes to his powers and attempts to reconnect with MJ and his best friend Ned while facing a new threat in New York City.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey took second place with $23.2 million in its fifth weekend. Warner Bros.' sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street opened in third with $21 million, followed by Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie with $20.5 million and Katseye: Wild Hearts with $3.6 million. Industry analyst David A. Gross noted that despite the late August slowdown, business remains strong.