“Spider-Man: No Way Home” becomes the second-highest opening of all time

• The movie beats “Avengers: Infinity War” which made $257 million in 2018

• “Avengers: Endgame” remains the highest-grossing domestic film of all time

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” became the second-highest domestic opening of all time, surpassing the Sunday box office estimates.

The movie topped $260 million during the first weekend in theatres, compared to Sony’s expectation of $253 million.

In 2018, “Avengers: Infinity War” made $257 million while the highest-grossing domestic film of all time “Avengers: Endgame” made $357.1 million.

According to Comscore, Spider-Man’s weekend haul is more than the total domestic gross of any movie released during the pandemic.

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“At every turn, this movie just keeps swinging above expectations,” said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at BoxOffice.com, reported CNBC.

“It’s a remarkable achievement for any time and, even more so, during the pandemic.”

Ticket sales

Sony said the movie made $121.5 million in ticket sales on Friday, including $50 million from Thursday night preview. On Saturday, the film added $73.9 million in sales while $64.1 million on Sunday.

Analysts expect strong ticket sales over the next few weeks and also expect audiences to watch the movie multiple times.

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“Even with omicron concerns in play right now, there is a clear runway for a strong run through the holidays pending any extreme developments,” Robbins said. 

“Word of mouth is through the roof. Moviegoers are embracing this event film and the theatrical experience driving it.”

Picture Credits: Sony