What happened with the leaked copy online?

It was posted on X for several hours, got millions of views, but was taken down quickly.

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‘Spider-Man’ Heads for $875 Million Global Opening, Defying Superhero Slump

First publishedJul 31, 17:59 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 18:35 UTC · 13m ago

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‘Spider-Man’ Heads for $875 Million Global Opening, Defying Superhero Slump

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The movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man movie since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.

Reported by 3 outlets — NYT Business, CNBC Top News, The Verge. See all sources ↓

The new Spider-Man movie is expected to earn about $875 million worldwide in its opening weekend. In the United States, it made $72 million in early previews, setting a new record. A leaked copy appeared online for a few hours but was quickly removed. Experts say the leak will not hurt the film's strong box office performance.

Why it matters

It shows that superhero films can still draw big crowds even when the genre faces a slowdown. The strong opening suggests audiences remain eager for new Marvel‑Sony releases.

In brief

What is the predicted global opening for the Spider-Man film?: About $875 million.
How much did the movie earn in US previews?: $72 million, a new record.
What happened with the leaked copy online?: It was posted on X for several hours, got millions of views, but was taken down quickly.

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NYT Business stresses the global $875 million forecast and the film’s place in the Spider‑Man series. CNBC highlights the domestic preview record and expected $270 million US weekend, while The Verge focuses on the online leak and its limited effect on box office.

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NYT BusinessAug 1, 17:20Highlights $875M global opening and franchise history.
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CNBC Top NewsJul 31, 17:59Focuses on $72M preview record and $270M domestic forecast.
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The VergeAug 1, 17:00Reports leak on X with millions of views, says impact minimal.

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