The film has made $587.2 million worldwide so far, according to the studio.
Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures spoke to the film’s historic success on Sunday.
“This weekend’s historic ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ results, from all over the world and in the face of many challenges, reaffirm the unmatched cultural impact that exclusive theatrical films can have when they are made and marketed with vision and resolve,” Rothman said in a statement. “
Dergarabedian also called the opening “astonishing” and said it “gives an industry hard hit by the effects of the pandemic both a spiritual and box-office boost that could carry forward into the new year.”
“As arguably the most important weekend in box-office history, the implications of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s’ performance cannot be overstated in terms of its ability to change a narrative,” he added. “It reaffirms the movie theater’s place as one of the most viable, relevant, and beloved entertainment institutions.”
The film — stars Tom Holland and Zendaya as Peter Parker and MJ as they battle villains from across the Marvel multiverse — brought in a higher opening weekend than some of the most successful blockbusters of all time. That includes “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “The Avengers” and “Black Panther.”
While other box office records have fallen in the past, this weekend for “No Way Home” is particularly impressive.
Theaters desperately needed some good news, as rising Covid cases threaten to keep would-be moviegoers at home and streaming became a more dominant way for viewers to watch big movies from the comfort of their couch.