BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 31 - Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga has completed an impressive 50-day theatrical run, marking a major milestone for the emotional Partition-era drama starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah. Celebrating the achievement, the filmmaker thanked audiences for embracing the film, which steadily grew through positive word of mouth despite a modest opening at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the film has enjoyed remarkable staying power, it has narrowly missed the coveted 100 crore worldwide gross milestone. Main Vaapas Aaunga has collected around 99.25 crore worldwide, falling just short of the landmark despite a rebound theatrical run. The film has earned approximately 65 crore net in India (around 77.25 crore gross) along with 22 crore from overseas markets, making it one of the better-performing Hindi sleeper successes of 2026. Released on June 12, 2026, the film overcame stiff competition from multiple high-profile releases thanks to glowing reviews, A.R. Rahman's music, and strong audience appreciation. Its consistent weekday holds transformed it from a slow starter into a genuine success story, proving that content-driven cinema can still enjoy a long theatrical life. Although the 100 crore worldwide mark now appears unlikely, Main Vaapas Aaunga has already exceeded most trade expectations. The film's 50-day theatrical run is an achievement in itself in today's fast-changing exhibition landscape, and it further strengthens Imtiaz Ali's reputation for delivering emotionally resonant stories that find their audience over time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imtiaz Ali (@imtiazaliofficial)

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 31 - The countdown has begun for Mirzapur: The Movie, one of the most anticipated Hindi films of the year. Bringing the blockbuster streaming franchise to the big screen for the first time, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026. With the teaser already generating massive excitement among fans, anticipation is now building for the next major promotional asset. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest reports, the highly-anticipated trailer of the film will be launched on August 11, nearly three weeks before the theatrical release. The trailer is expected to provide a deeper look at the story, gritty action sequences, and the intense power struggle that defines the Mirzapur universe, officially kicking off the film's promotional campaign ahead of its big-screen debut. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie is backed by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani serving as producers. The film reunites fan-favourite characters, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, and Divyenndu as Munna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ensemble cast also includes Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and several other familiar faces from the franchise. The teaser had already hinted at the grand cinematic scale of the film while bringing back the franchise's iconic characters. With less than a month remaining before release, the August 11 trailer is expected to dominate online conversations and offer audiences their best look yet at what promises to be one of the biggest theatrical adaptations of an Indian streaming series.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Here is the Hollywood movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day's box office collection in all countries. This film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal in key roles. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Collection Country Wise CountryGBOC USA - China $35.00M France $6.75M Germany - South Korea $4.80M The UK $17.30M Australia - India - Mexico $7.30M Spain $3.70M Italy $7.80M Brazil $5.00M Rest Of The World $25+M Total $100M** (July 29, 2026) ** All are approx collection. Data will be added from time to time. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Day Wise Box Office Collection | North America DayGBOCDate Day 0 [Previews] - - Worldwide Collection - $100M (₹950 Cr) Overseas Collection - $100M (₹950 Cr) Domestic Collection (USA) - Release Date in India - July 30, 2026. For more and the latest news about Hollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The return of the web-slinger to Chinese theaters with Spider-Man: Brand New Day has done something few Hollywood films have managed recently: it has completely reignited a market that many thought had cooled on American superheroes. After Spider-Man: No Way Home missed out on a theatrical release in the country back in 2021, the anticipation for this installment was clearly at a boiling point. The film opened on Wednesday to a massive first-day gross of approximately $37 million, according to data from local tracking platforms like Maoyan. This is a significant moment because it represents the biggest opening day for a superhero movie in China in seven years. The anticipation in Beijing has translated into record-breaking engagement even before the first official showtime. Pre-sales for the film wrapped up at a staggering $18.6 million, or roughly RMB 126.2 million, marking the strongest performance for any imported film in the last three summers. This momentum was further underscored by massive demand for midnight previews, which generated over $3.25 million in ticket sales across 9,400 screenings on Tuesday night. Consequently, the film is currently tracking to earn between $130 million and $155 million for its opening weekend. This would officially make it the biggest debut for a Hollywood live-action film in China since the release of Avengers: Endgame, signaling a major return to form for international blockbusters in the region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The last time a superhero film reached these heights was Spider-Man: Far From Home, which debuted with a $36 million opening day. By edging past that record, Brand New Day has effectively erased years of sluggish post-pandemic performance for the genre. For comparison, the best-performing superhero opener in recent times was Venom: The Last Dance in 2024, which started with just $9.4 million. Seeing Spidey jump back to the $37 million range shows that the character still holds a unique, top-tier status with the Chinese audience that other franchises have struggled to maintain. While the opening day is spectacular, it is the long-term trajectory that has trade analysts truly excited. Early projections for the film lifetime run in China are already touching the $255 million mark. If it hits that target, it would not only be a franchise best but would also surpass the Chinese earnings of James Cameron Avatar: The Way of Water, which ended its run with $246 million. While it still trails the massive $632 million benchmark set by Avengers: Endgame, it is firmly positioning itself as the most successful solo Hollywood outing in the territory for years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The success is also a clear sign that the Chinese market still craves high-quality, recognizable IP when the execution hits the right notes. In a year where domestic epics like Ne Zha 2 and Pegasus 3 have dominated the local charts, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has managed to carve out a massive space for itself. Much of this is attributed to the heavy focus on premium formats; IMAX and 3D screenings were reportedly sold out across major cities like Beijing and Shanghai for the first few days. It seems the visual spectacle of the MCU combined with the seven-year wait for a live-action Spidey on Chinese screens created the perfect storm for a box office comeback. Hollywood films in China often see steep drops after the initial rush, but with the current buzz and strong word-of-mouth, the film is expected to dominate the international charts for weeks. For now, the verdict is clear: the wall-crawler has successfully recaptured one of the world most important movie markets, proving that the bond between this character and Chinese fans is stronger than ever.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Spider-Man has always shared a special bond with the Indian audience, but the opening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken that relationship to an entirely different level. The web-slinger has officially scripted history by recording the biggest Hollywood opening in Indian box office history. By netting 60.60 Cr on its first day (without 3D charges), the film has comfortably shattered the previous record held by Avengers: Endgame, which had debuted with 53.60 Cr back in 2019. It is a sensational start that proves the superhero genre still holds immense power over the domestic market. The scale of this success is even more apparent when you look at the gross figures. The film collected a massive 72.50 Cr gross on Day 1, across approximately 17,250 shows (online) nationwide. This rapid pace allowed the movie to cross the 50 Crore net milestone within just a few hours of the first shows commencing. When we break down the collections by language, the English version led the way with 32.25 Cr net, while the Hindi version followed strongly with 22.00 Cr. The southern markets also showed great enthusiasm, with Telugu and Tamil versions contributing 3.25 Cr and 3.00 Cr respectively. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international explosion is just as significant as the Indian success, with the film witnessing a massive launch across global markets. In Europe, the United Kingdom led the charge with a 7.8 million dollar debut, while France followed with 6.75 million dollars. South Korea also proved to be a powerhouse, contributing 4.8 million dollars on the first day alone. Perhaps the most impactful story comes from China, which emerged as the single largest international territory with an approximate 35 million dollar opening. This is a major win for the franchise, especially since the previous film, No Way Home, did not have a theatrical release in the country. In North America, the film is maintaining a dominant presence across 4,300 theaters, and the trend of premium screens driving sales is being mirrored globally. Based on these record-breaking figures, trade analysts are predicting a colossal worldwide opening weekend in the range of 500 million to 550 million dollars. If the current trajectory holds, some early projections even suggest the global total could skyrocket closer to the 800 million dollar mark by the end of its first weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A very clear trend emerging from the opening day is the audience preference for 3D formats over traditional 2D screenings. It seems viewers are eager for the most immersive experience possible for this high-octane sequel. This is reflected in the show counts, where 3D screenings significantly outnumber 2D options. The occupancy rates tell the same story; the English 3D version maintained a solid overall occupancy of 56.58 percent, peaking at over 65 percent during night shows. In contrast, the Hindi 2D version saw a much quieter start with around 28.83 percent occupancy, confirming that for a spectacle of this nature, the Indian audience is happy to pay a premium for 3D. This preference is clearly visible in the show distribution across major cities. In Mumbai, theaters allocated 762 shows to the English 3D version, while the 2D format received only 162 screenings. A similar trend was seen in Delhi-NCR, where the Hindi 3D version recorded 51.8 percent occupancy, which was significantly higher than the 35.8 percent seen for the 2D version. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital engagement metrics have been nothing short of explosive. On BookMyShow, the film recorded a total of 2.91 million tickets sold when combining pre-sales and opening day bookings. This is the highest volume seen for any Hollywood release since August 2023, placing it well ahead of other major titles like Deadpool and Wolverine and Avatar: Fire and Ash. With nearly 2 million tickets sold in pre-sales alone and another 9 lakh tickets booked on Thursday, the buzz was palpable long before the first screen lit up. National chains played a pivotal role in driving these historic numbers. Approximately 5.95 lakh tickets were sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis on the first day. PVR spearheaded this volume with roughly 2.92 lakh tickets, followed by INOX with 1.95 lakh and Cinepolis with 1.05 lakh. These chains saw their highest turnouts in major urban hubs, where the film grossed over 27 Cr in advance bookings alone. This high level of demand resulted in evening and night shows in cities like Hyderabad and Kochi touching occupancy levels as high as 80 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the regional breakdown, Hyderabad was a standout performer for the 3D format with nearly 70 percent occupancy, followed closely by Kochi at 62 percent and Bengaluru at 61 percent. Even in the Hindi-speaking belts like Delhi-NCR, the occupancy for 3D shows remained robust at around 50 percent. While these are still early estimates, the verdict is already clear. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has set a new benchmark for international cinema in India, and with the weekend ahead, we are likely looking at more records being rewritten in the coming days.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Thalapathy Vijay latest outing, Jana Nayagan, has wrapped up its first week with the kind of dominance that has become a trademark of his career. As the buzz around his final few films continues to grow, the expectations for this project were sky-high, leading to a massive release across 13,067 shows on its opening day. Over an extended eight-day first week, the film has successfully converted that initial hype into substantial numbers, officially posting a worldwide gross collection of ₹260.25 Cr. The global performance is backed by a solid domestic trends, where the film earned ₹153.48 Cr in net collections. The journey to this figure was marked by several milestones: it crossed the ₹50 Crore net mark on its first day itself, breached the ₹100 Crore net mark by the end of its first Sunday, and reached the ₹150 Crore net milestone on Day 8. While the Tamil version naturally led the charge with a net of ₹131.02 Cr, the Telugu and Hindi versions added ₹8.83 Cr and ₹13.63 Cr respectively, showing a decent footprint outside its primary market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In its home territory of Tamil Nadu, Jana Nayagan has achieved a significant historical feat. By grossing ₹102.00 Cr in the state within just one week, it has become the ninth film in Vijay career to cross the 100 Crore gross milestone in Tamil Nadu. This puts the film in an elite club alongside his previous blockbusters like Leo, The Greatest of All Time, Varisu, Bigil, Master, Sarkar, Mersal, and Beast. Beyond the home state, the film also saw strong support in Karnataka with ₹27.08 Cr and Kerala with ₹14.90 Cr gross. Analyzing the day-wise trend, the film started with a massive ₹42.70 Cr net on Thursday, followed by a 50.5 percent drop on Friday. However, the first weekend saw a strong rebound, with Sunday collections hitting ₹32.00 Cr net. The momentum was eventually challenged on Day 8 by the global release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Marvel wave had a significant impact on national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, where the superhero film sold over 5.94 lakh tickets. This shift in audience attention led to Jana Nayagan show count being reduced to 5,496 and ticket sales in national chains dipping to around 11,114 for the day, resulting in a Day 8 net of ₹3.98 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The theater occupancy figures throughout the week highlight the strong initial pull and typical weekday stabilization. Day 1 opened with an overall Tamil occupancy of 68.31 percent, with Chennai leading at a near-capacity 97 percent. Bengaluru also showed strong interest with 54.3 percent occupancy on the first day. While weekday occupancy settled between 15 and 25 percent, Sunday saw a massive surge back to 69.04 percent. This high engagement is further evidenced by the footfall data, which recorded a total of 6,341,236 viewers, with the actual seated footfall standing at 4,150,481 for the week. On the international stage, the film grossed ₹81.00 Cr. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North American market saw a total gross of $1.48M, including a $34K Wednesday. Malaysia remains a primary stronghold with $2.06M, followed by the UK and Europe at $1.7M and the Middle East at $1.31M. Other significant contributors include Singapore at $755K and Australia at $503K. These numbers ensured that the film stayed ahead of the curve globally even as domestic competition increased. The overseas market has provided a significant cushion, with several key territories posting strong numbers over the first six days. Malaysia remains at the forefront of this international run, contributing $2.06M (approximately ₹17.20 Cr). The UK and Europe market follows closely with a collection of $1.7M (₹14.19 Cr), while the Middle East has added a solid $1.31M (₹10.94 Cr) to the global tally. In other regions, the film found steady footing with Singapore contributing $755K (₹6.30 Cr) and Australia adding $503K (₹4.20 Cr). Even smaller markets like Sri Lanka and other rest-of-world territories combined for $425K (₹3.55 Cr), with New Zealand adding a further $47K (₹0.39 Cr). These figures highlight the consistent global appeal that helps the film offset any weekday fluctuations in the domestic market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of digital engagement, Jana Nayagan recorded 36.14 lakh tickets sold on BookMyShow by the end of its first week. This performance places it as the fourth-highest first-week ticket seller for a South Indian film, trailing only behind Jailer, Leo, and Coolie, and staying comfortably ahead of The GOAT. A significant portion of this volume came from national chains, which accounted for over 6.75 lakh tickets sold across the eight-day period. Jana Nayagan - Week 1 India Gross Collection BreakdownDAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 1 (Thursday)₹ 50.28 Cr13,067Day 2 (Friday)₹ 24.72 Cr12,190Day 3 (Saturday)₹ 33.81 Cr12,299Day 4 (Sunday)₹ 37.17 Cr12,107Day 5 (Monday)₹ 12.35 Cr10,436Day 6 (Tuesday)₹ 9.24 Cr10,413Day 7 (Wednesday)₹ 7.06 Cr10,359Day 8 (Thursday)₹ 4.62 Cr5,496Total Week 1₹ 179.25 Cr86,367