“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has maintained its grip on the Australian box office, holding the No. 1 spot for a fourth consecutive week.
The Tom Holland-led blockbuster generated another $5.31 million over the weekend (Thursday, August 20th – Sunday, August 23rd), pushing its Australian total to $76.8 million. The latest “Spider-Man” instalment has comfortably led the local chart since its arrival earlier this month, following a $30.43 million opening weekend.
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” also remained steady in second place, adding another $2.87 million. The film has now grossed $56.9 million in Australia as its blockbuster theatrical run continues.
The highest new entry of the weekend was “Insidious: Out of the Further,” which debuted at No. 3 with $1.16 million. The latest instalment in the horror franchise arrives amid another strong year for the genre at the Australian box office.
“The End of Oak Street” slipped from third to fourth place in its second weekend, adding $766,000 to bring its Australian total to $2.83 million. “Spa Weekend,” starring Leslie Mann and Australian actor Isla Fisher, rounded out the top five with $691,000 across its opening weekend. Including advance screenings, the comedy has now earned $1.09 million locally.
Several other new releases populated the lower half of the chart, led by “Mutiny,” which debuted at No. 6 with $541,000. “Tony” followed with $382,000, taking its cumulative haul to $486,000 when advance screenings are included.
Malayalam-language title “Bethlehem Kudumba Unit” opened at No. 8 with $303,000, while the ongoing “Harry Potter” anniversary re-releases added another $226,000. The marathon has now generated a combined $583,000 at the Australian box office. “Kung Fu Soccer” rounded out the top 10, earning $204,000 across its opening weekend.
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According to Hoyts, the top 10 films accounted for 88% of the total national gross box office for the weekend.