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‘Spider-Man’ Beats ‘Star Wars’ to Become Highest Grossing Movie in U.S. History

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What happened

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' just beat 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' for the top spot.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:43 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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