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‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Odyssey’ break box office record together
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The films, including "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey", contributed to a significant weekend haul.
A box office record has been broken with the combined efforts of two films featuring Tom Holland and Zendaya. The films, including "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey", contributed to a significant weekend haul. The total earnings for the weekend surpassed $430 million, making it the biggest collective weekend in history.
This milestone surpasses previous record holders from 2019, 2018, and 2015. Further details on this achievement can be found through Variety, which reported on the record-breaking weekend. The source provides additional context and information on the box office milestone.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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