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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Regyl Jaen

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Crosses $1B in Six Days Despite Leaked Copy Reaching 5.9M X Accounts

Most blockbusters struggle after a leak and no IMAX release, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' turned those obstacles into a major box office hit. (Credit: Sony Pictures)

Spider-Man is showing that widespread online piracy hasn't slowed its record-breaking box office momentum. Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has soared past $1B at the global box office just six days into its theatrical run, securing its place among the fastest movies ever to hit the milestone.

The feat came despite a high-quality leaked copy circulating on X, with one upload alone reaching 5.9M accounts before it was removed. With record-setting ticket sales and rampant online piracy unfolding at the same time, Brand New Day has become one of the year's most closely watched releases.

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