Spider-Man 4 becomes fastest 2026 film to reach 2 million South Korean admissions
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day reaches 2 million South Korean admissions in three days, the fastest for any 2026 release.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day reached 2 million admissions in South Korea on Saturday morning, just three days after its release, according to Sony Pictures. The achievement marks the fastest 2026 release to hit the threshold in the country's box office rankings.
The fourth instalment in the Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland, surpassed the previous 2026 record held by Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller Hope, which reached the same milestone in four days following its July 15 release. Sony Pictures also noted that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the fastest foreign film released in South Korea since 2023 to achieve 2 million admissions.
The film follows an adult Peter Parker navigating new threats while confronting a personal crisis: everyone close to him, including his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon), has forgotten his true identity. The premise signals a departure into darker territory for Holland's interpretation of the character.
The rapid accumulation of ticket sales reflects sustained interest in blockbuster superhero franchises across South Korean cinemas, a market where foreign tentpoles consistently compete with local releases. Spider-Man: Brand New Day's speed to the 2 million mark suggests strong opening-weekend momentum and continued audience appetite for Marvel-connected properties in the region, positioning it as a potential box office leader for the summer season.
