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Spider-Man Sequel Leaks on X, Shatters Box Office Records
1 Aug
Summary
- Spider-Man sequel leaked on X, reaching millions before takedown.
- The movie broke opening day records, surpassing Avengers: Endgame.
- X allows long videos, enabling full film leaks.
The highly anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day faced a leak on the social media platform X just before its official release. High-quality bootleg copies circulated widely, reaching millions of accounts before being removed later on Friday. This event mirrors a previous leak of the film The Odyssey on the same platform the week prior.
Despite the unauthorized distribution, the leak did not hinder the film's performance. Friday marked a record-breaking opening day for the Sony/Marvel Studios production. Projections indicated an opening day gross between $167 million and $173 million, surpassing the $157.4 million opening day set by Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
This pattern of leaks has been facilitated by changes on X, formerly Twitter, since its acquisition. The platform now permits X Premium subscribers to upload videos up to four hours long, creating a more accessible environment for the distribution of entire pirated films. Despite these challenges, the box office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day demonstrates a strong audience demand.
