Zendaya and Tom Holland Shine as Box Office Powerhouses

WHO:

The Independent - Holland plays Telemachus, the son of Matt Damon’s Odysseus, in "The Odyssey," while Zendaya portrays Athena, a spirit guide for Odysseus.

Variety - Kevin Feige is the president of Marvel Studios.

Forbes - Tom Holland and Zendaya are actors who star in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey."

WHAT:

The Independent - "The Odyssey" has grossed $911.4 million in just over two weeks since its release.

The Independent - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made a staggering $927 million in its opening weekend alone.

The Independent - The combined takings of "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" provided Hollywood with its most successful weekend in history, making $434 million overall.

Deadline - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" achieved the biggest-opening weekend of all time for a film in Middle East box office history, generating $18.4 million.

Deadline - The United Arab Emirates contributed $7.4 million and Saudi Arabia delivered $5.2 million to the Middle East box office total for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

The Independent - "The Odyssey" has grossed $911.4 million in just over two weeks since its release.

The Independent - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made $434 million overall during its record-breaking domestic opening weekend.

The Independent - Holland plays Telemachus in "The Odyssey," while Zendaya portrays Athena.

The Independent - Zendaya's film "The Drama" made $132.5 million earlier this year.

Forbes - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is expected to surpass $1 billion worldwide within its first week.

Forbes - "The Odyssey" has grossed $911 million worldwide across three weekends in release.

Forbes - Holland might feature in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," which is set to release on the same day as "Dune: Part Three."

Yahoo - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" remains Zendaya and Tom Holland's most successful film internationally, with China leading overseas markets at $121 million.

Variety - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" collected $360 million in its domestic opening weekend.

Forbes - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" opened to $355 million in North America and $927 million worldwide.

Forbes - The film achieved the second-largest global opening weekend in box office history, behind "Avengers: Endgame."

Forbes - The combined box office for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" reached approximately $430 million across North America.

Forbes - Zendaya's films in 2026 have earned nearly $2 billion worldwide.

Forbes - Holland's films have grossed roughly $1.8 billion worldwide in 2026.

Forbes - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" received a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore from audiences.

WHERE:

Forbes - The photocall for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid, Spain.

Forbes - China led overseas markets with $121 million for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

WHEN:

The Independent - "Dune: Part Three" is set to be released in December 2026.

Forbes - Zendaya's "Dune: Part Three" is set to arrive in December 2026, which will be her second franchise conclusion of the year.

The Independent - "Dune: Part Three" is set to be released in December 2026.

Yahoo - "Avengers: Doomsday" is releasing on the same day as "Dune: Part Three," which is scheduled for December 2026.

Forbes - "Dune: Part Three" is scheduled to arrive in December 2026.

Forbes - The photocall for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" occurred on June 15, 2026.

WHY:

Forbes - The success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is attributed to the lack of major competition for the remainder of August.

HOW:

The Independent - "The Odyssey" is the first film in history to be fully shot in IMAX format, utilizing a specially created camera for quiet scenes.

Yahoo - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" achieved its record-breaking debut largely without IMAX support, which was committed to "The Odyssey."

Forbes - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" achieved its record-breaking debut largely without IMAX support, which was committed to "The Odyssey."

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 21:09 UTC)

In a groundbreaking cinematic achievement, Holland stars as Telemachus, the son of Matt Damon’s Odysseus, while Zendaya takes on the role of Athena in "The Odyssey," which has already grossed an impressive $911.4 million in just over two weeks since its release. The film, notable for being the first ever fully shot in IMAX format, contributed to Hollywood's most successful weekend in history, with a combined total of $434 million alongside "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which made $927 million in its opening weekend. Looking ahead, fans can anticipate the release of "Dune: Part Three" in December 2026.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 17:36 UTC)

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has made history by achieving the biggest opening weekend ever for a film in the Middle East, raking in an impressive $18.4 million. The United Arab Emirates was a significant contributor with $7.4 million, while Saudi Arabia added $5.2 million to the total. In other news, Zendaya's "Dune: Part Three" is set to hit theaters in December 2026, marking her second franchise conclusion of the year.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 10:35 UTC)

"The Odyssey" has made a remarkable $911.4 million in just over two weeks since its release, becoming the first film ever to be fully shot in IMAX format with a specially created camera for quiet scenes. In addition, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" achieved an impressive $434 million during its record-breaking domestic opening weekend, while Zendaya's earlier film "The Drama" grossed $132.5 million this year. Looking ahead, fans can anticipate the release of "Dune: Part Three" in December 2026.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 00:02 UTC)

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is projected to surpass $1 billion in global earnings within its first week, making it Zendaya and Tom Holland's most successful film internationally, with China leading the overseas market at $121 million. Meanwhile, "The Odyssey" has grossed $911 million worldwide over three weekends since its release. Looking ahead, Tom Holland may appear in "Avengers: Doomsday," which is set to debut on the same day as "Dune: Part Three" in December 2026.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 22:06 UTC)

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has made a stunning impact at the box office, raking in $360 million during its domestic opening weekend and achieving a remarkable $927 million worldwide, making it the second-largest global opening weekend in box office history, just behind "Avengers: Endgame." The film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, received a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore from audiences, with its combined box office alongside "The Odyssey" reaching approximately $430 million in North America. Looking ahead, fans can anticipate "Dune: Part Three," which is set to arrive in December 2026.