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‘Spider-Man' keeps record pace and ‘The Odyssey' tops $1 billion at box office
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jake Coyle | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway It has grossed a large amount in US and Canadian cinemas and has surpassed $1 billion overseas.
In local entertainment news, a new movie is making waves at the box office. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has collected a significant amount of money domestically in its second weekend. The Sony-Marvel release has accrued a substantial amount worldwide in a short time.
It has grossed a large amount in US and Canadian cinemas and has surpassed $1 billion overseas. Further details about the movie's performance are available from sources such as NBC Bay Area. The movie's success is notable, with it becoming the highest grossing movie of the year in just seven days.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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