Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record-setting run has locked in overwhelming trader consensus for the year’s top gross. The July 31 release delivered the biggest domestic opening ever at $360 million, crossed $2.5 billion worldwide faster than nearly any prior title, and now sits at roughly $2.52 billion—more than $700 million ahead of The Odyssey and well clear of other 2026 releases. Strong legs, international strength, and multiple all-time benchmarks have left little room for catch-up. Avengers: Doomsday’s solid presales and December 18 date support its distant second-place odds, yet the compressed holiday window makes surpassing the leader improbable. The remaining slate, including late-year entries, trails far behind in both current totals and realistic upside.