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This weekend, Warner Bros. presents The End of Oak Street, the standout film, although audiences are still flocking to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
According to Variety, this superhero adventure has now surpassed $2 billion in global earnings, a milestone many anticipated. Having outperformed its predecessor, No Way Home, this fourth installment in the MCU Spider-Man franchise has become the highest-grossing film for the character and the biggest blockbuster of 2026. It ranks as the eighth film in history to reach this level, trailing slightly behind Avengers: Infinity War ($2.03 billion) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($2.07 billion). Achieving this remarkable feat in just three weeks, Brand New Day is the second-fastest film to reach the $2 billion mark, only surpassed by Avengers: Endgame, which accomplished it in 11 days.
In the meantime, Oak Street has successfully found its audience amid the competition from Spider-Man and The Odyssey, which has grossed $1.29 billion globally. Directed by David Robert Mitchell and featuring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, this dinosaur-themed film has earned $47 million worldwide, with a significant portion coming from international markets, where it exceeded expectations with a $46 million opening over five days.
The future performance of Oak Street remains to be seen. Both critics and viewers have responded positively, suggesting that strong word of mouth could enhance its longevity in theaters. Similarly, we continue to monitor Spider-Man closely. How much further will its earnings climb, and how long will Sony keep it in theaters as the autumn movie season approaches? Time will reveal the answers.
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