‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Wins Fourth Straight Box Office Weekend, Edging Past ‘Insidious’ Sequel and ‘Mutiny’

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” kept its grip on the domestic box office for a fourth consecutive weekend, finishing ahead of new competition that included “Insidious: Out of the Further” and “Mutiny,” The Hollywood Reporter reported on Aug. 22. The win marked another stretch of strong theatrical turnout for the Tom Holland-led superhero franchise, even as multiple studios rolled out major releases aimed at capturing audiences arriving for the late-summer movie slate.

The publication said the weekend’s top performer was “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which continued to lead while “Insidious: Out of the Further,” the latest entry in the long-running horror series, debuted near the top tier of the chart. A separate new release headlined by Jason Statham, “Mutiny,” also entered the market during the same window, but finished behind the Spider-Man title.

For “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the fourth straight weekend at No. 1 suggests the film’s audience pull has held despite the arrival of two prominent challengers. Holland’s starring role remains central to the movie’s brand identity, and the franchise’s continued ability to draw viewers at theaters is likely to be closely watched by distributors and exhibition partners during a period when opening weekends often determine short-term release strategies.

The competing horror release “Insidious: Out of the Further” is part of a franchise that has previously shown staying power, with new installments built around audience familiarity and the expectation of repeat viewership. According to The Hollywood Reporter, that familiarity did not displace “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at the top of the weekend results, but it still positioned the horror film among the week’s most visible arrivals.

“Mutiny,” featuring Jason Statham, also tested demand for mainstream action during the same release window. The Hollywood Reporter’s ranking placed it behind the Spider-Man title as it began its theatrical run, highlighting how quickly audience attention can consolidate around the strongest performer once multiple wide releases land simultaneously.

While weekend rankings offer an immediate snapshot, the longer-term picture for each title depends on how ticket sales evolve over subsequent weeks, as well as how theaters manage screen space in response to early performance. Exhibition decisions, including the pace of additional showtime additions or reductions, are often tied to box office traction in the first days after release.

As the late-summer slate moves forward, the weekend results set up a new round of questions for each franchise, including whether “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” can maintain its lead as additional titles enter, and whether the “Insidious” sequel and “Mutiny” can narrow the gap in their second and third weekends at theaters.

For now, the central takeaway from The Hollywood Reporter’s reporting is that “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the top draw in its fourth straight weekend, with “Insidious: Out of the Further” and “Mutiny” opening behind it in the same cycle of releases.