Peter Parker just did something even his most die-hard fans didn’t see coming: he out-earned Jack and Rose.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest Tom Holland-led entry in Marvel’s web-slinging saga, has officially climbed past James Cameron’s Titanic on the all-time global box-office chart — a milestone that once looked like a photo finish and has now become old news, in the best possible way.
From a $44 Million Gap to a Clean Sweep
Just a few weeks ago, the story was all about suspense. After a strong fourth weekend that added $39 million domestically and $109 million internationally, Brand New Day sat a mere $44 million shy of Titanic’s legendary haul — a gap industry watchers expected the film to close within days.
They were right. The film has since crossed the finish line and then some, with its worldwide total now landing north of $2.33 billion. Titanic, whose own tally includes a boost from a 2012 theatrical re-release, currently sits around $2.26 billion. The margin that once felt like a nail-biter has turned into a comfortable lead.
A New Address on the All-Time Chart
With Titanic now behind it, Brand New Day has settled into fourth place on the all-time global rankings, edging past the Chinese animated hit Ne Zha 2 along the way. That puts it in rare company:
- No. 1: Avatar (2009)
- No. 2: Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- No. 3: Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
- No. 4: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
- No. 5: Titanic (1997)
Closer still, Brand New Day is now within striking distance of Avatar: The Way of Water’s roughly $2.33 billion total — a gap so slim that the two films could realistically swap places within weeks.
Home-Turf Bragging Rights, Too
The film’s momentum hasn’t been limited to the global stage. Domestically, Brand New Day has also pulled ahead of Avengers: Endgame to become the highest-grossing Marvel movie ever released in North America, with its domestic total pushing past $850 million and climbing.
Why This Milestone Matters
Titanic has held a spot in the box-office elite for nearly three decades, buoyed by an emotional theatrical run in 1997 and a well-timed 3D re-release in 2012. Watching a modern superhero sequel edge past that kind of staying power is a reminder of just how much box-office appetite remains for a well-loved franchise character — especially one audiences have followed across four solo films and multiple team-up appearances.
It’s also a big win for the year in general: with Avengers: Endgame set for its own theatrical re-release on September 25, the race for the very top of the all-time chart is only heating up.
The Bottom Line
Consider it official: an iceberg couldn’t sink the real Titanic, but it turns out a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man could out-earn it. Brand New Day isn’t done climbing either — with Avatar: The Way of Water now firmly in its sights, the next milestone might be closer than anyone expects.
