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'Spider-Man' beats 'Star Wars' to become highest-grossing film in North America

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What happened

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now become the highest-grossing film domestically.

It surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens' long-standing box office record.

The film has grossed approximately USD 936.773 million in North America.

Key facts

  • It surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens' long-standing box office record.
  • The film has grossed approximately USD 936.773 million in North America.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:08:08 UTC.

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