‘Spider-Man 3’ debut takes in a record $59 million
Hollywood’s biggest superhero now has the biggest box-office debut.
“Spider-Man 3” took in a record $59 million domestically on opening day Friday, breaking the previous all-time high of $55.8 million for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” in its first day last summer.
Sony Pictures, the studio behind the “Spider-Man” franchise, also reported Saturday that the movie took in an additional $45 million overseas Friday for a total of $104 million, a record for single-day grosses globally.
Sony spokesman Steve Elzer said executives at the studio declined to comment until estimates for the full weekend were available this morning.
The “Spider-Man” franchise could reclaim the record for best three-day opening ever.
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