Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's box office records continue to mount, the film has broken a major mark for Sony.

According to specialized box office website Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse holds the opening day 2023 record — the movie has shown box office legs to break a series of records. The Spider-Verse sequel's worldwide total of $607.7 million at the moment sures The Smurfs' $563.7 million to become Sony Animation's biggest movie release ever.

Why 2023's Box Office Problems Aren't Affecting Across The Spider-Verse

Custom image of Mario from the Illumination movie, Dom Toretto, and Ariel from the live-action film.

2023's box office is unpredictable, with many movies failing to hit projections and a few surprises coming through. Big superhero fare has been having a tough year. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania became the hero's lowest-grossing movie despite introducing Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new main villain. Over at DC, things do not look any better. Shazam! Fury of the Gods failed to reach the original's numbers, and the very publicized The Flash is on the road become one of the biggest box office bombs of all time.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has managed to escape the problems those movies faced. The animated film might still be a superhero entry; however, the Miles Morales adventure brings originality to a genre that has become oversaturated in recent years. The new movie builds on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's groundbreaking animation style, creating a visual spectacle that will push the industry forward. The little competition from other tentpole films, both in the superhero realm and not, also helped Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse maintain strong numbers a month into its theatrical run.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse also has its broader appeal working in the movie's favor. Its story focuses on Spider-Man, one of the most popular superheroes of all time. The movie's animation medium also works to draw in a younger crowd, while its distinct style makes the film a must-see for all ages. The movie is also not tied to nostalgia, as was the main selling point for The Flash, instead focusing on taking Miles Morales on an even deeper emotional journey, which has made Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse a box office success.

Source: The Numbers