Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Middle East Box Office Records

Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieved a historic opening in the Middle East, recording the biggest opening weekend in the region’s box office history.

  Tue , August 04 2026 / 04:49 PM Updated At: 2026-08-04 16:49:34

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved a remarkable milestone in cinemas, recording the biggest opening weekend in the history of the Middle East box office.

The achievement was announced by Empire Entertainment, the exclusive theatrical distributor for Sony Pictures films in the region, highlighting the continued popularity of global cinema among Middle Eastern audiences.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Dominates Middle East Box Office

Record-Breaking $18.4 Million Opening

The movie earned $18.4 million during its opening weekend across the Middle East, becoming the highest-grossing opening weekend ever recorded in the region.

The United Arab Emirates ranked as the film’s strongest market with $7.4 million in revenue, followed by Saudi Arabia with $5.4 million, making both countries the biggest contributors to the film’s regional success.

The film also attracted large audiences in Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.

A New Success for the Spider-Man Franchise

A Global Character Loved by Generations

The success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day confirms the continued popularity of the Spider-Man franchise, which remains one of the most successful cinematic brands worldwide.

Mario Haddad Jr., President of Empire Entertainment, stated that the film’s performance reflects the growing popularity of cinemas as a leading entertainment destination and marks the company’s tenth Spider-Man movie distributed in the Middle East.

Strong Global Box Office Performance

The film’s success extended beyond the Middle East, as it achieved impressive worldwide numbers.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated $355 million in the United States and Canada, while its global opening weekend earnings reached $927 million, placing it among the biggest worldwide openings in cinema history.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Continues Its Successful Run

With strong audience demand continuing in theaters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to achieve further success in the coming weeks, supported by the franchise’s massive global fan base.


How much did Spider-Man: Brand New Day earn in the Middle East?

The film earned $18.4 million during its opening weekend in the Middle East.

Which markets performed best for the movie?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia were the film’s top-performing markets in the region.

Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day succeed globally?

Yes, the movie achieved major worldwide success with $927 million during its opening weekend.

Who distributes Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Middle East?

Empire Entertainment is responsible for distributing the film across the region.

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