A rare phenomenon unfolded at domestic theaters on Monday as five older films, including Shrek 2, The Mummy, Alien, and Spider-Man 2, graced the big screen simultaneously, marking an unprecedented event in box office history. Sony’s Spider-Man 3, part of the ongoing “Spider-Mondays” festival celebrating the studio’s centenary year, joined the lineup as the latest re-release.
Over the last couple of Mondays, Sony re-released the first and second installments of director Sam Raimi’s iconic trilogy, with plans to continue showcasing the remaining five live-action Spider-Man movies in the coming weeks.
With three movies down, it’s become evident which film has left a more enduring cultural imprint. Spider-Man 3, nestled between its predecessors, raked in $760,000 from 466 domestic theaters on Monday, boasting a robust per-theater average of over $1,600.
Comparatively, the first Spider-Man film grossed $681,000, and Spider-Man 2 re-release generated $805,000 on their respective Mondays, indicating strong audience engagement across the trilogy.
Although the original box office performance of these films differed, the recent resurgence highlights the enduring popularity of Spider-Man 2, widely regarded as the standout installment of Raimi’s trilogy. Despite being perceived as the weakest entry, Spider-Man 3, released in 2007, boasts a global gross of $895 million, underscoring its significant impact.
The Spider-Man franchise’s global box office success is staggering, with the combined earnings of live-action films nearing $8 billion. Including the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the series has amassed close to $9 billion worldwide.
While Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield led earlier iterations, Tom Holland’s portrayal of the web-slinger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has garnered immense acclaim. Spider-Man: No Way Home, featuring a multiverse crossover, shattered records with its massive $1.9 billion global haul, further solidifying the character’s cinematic legacy.
The Spider-Man saga continues to envelope audiences worldwide, showcasing the enduring appeal of one of Marvel’s most beloved superheroes.
