Spider‑Man: No Way Home Dazzles at the Box Office
On Thursday, Los Angeles witnessed Spider‑Man: No Way Home rake in an astonishing US$50 million (S$68 million) across U.S. and Canadian screens. The triple‑threated theatrical run gave movie‑goers a taste of the blockbuster that’s already taking the post‑pandemic cinema world by storm.
Record‑Breaking Preview Day
- Highest opening‑day takings of the COVID‑19 era.
- Predictive analysts forecast US$240 million over the weekend.
- Would lift the film among the top five debuts of all time.
Star‑Studded Roster
The budget‑heavy superhero saga joint‑produced by Sony and Walt Disney spotlights Tom Holland swinging across the skyline as Peter Parker while Zendaya’s MJ stands by his side. The movie is currently exclusively theatrical, meaning no streaming deals yet.
Cinema Chains Rejoice
- Cinema arks like AMC Entertainment Holdings, Cinemark, and Cineworld’s Regal share the jackpot.
- Cinemark proudly declared its highest ever opening‑night receipts.
- AMC’s stocks surged 23.5 % to US$30.19 after voters dumped their meme‑stock enthusiasm.
- Cinemark shares ticked up 2.9 % to US$16.63.
Box Office Analysts Weigh In
Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at BoxOfficePro.com, noted the film’s draw during the pandemic recession, even while #Omicron keeps frolicking:
“It’s the sweet spot—right content, right timing, and the holiday corridor’s in full swing.”
Robbins projects a weekend total between US$190 million and US$240 million.
Comparing to Past Pandemic Blockbusters
- Earlier this year, Venom: Let There Be Carnage topped the charts with US$90 million in three days.
- Now, No Way Home looks to shatter that record.
Critics Are On Their Backs
By Friday, Rotten Tomatoes’ cinema critics had already given the film a 95 % positive rating based on 220 reviews. The consensus? A triumphant, must‑see outing that’s easily outpaced the pandemic’s job.
