Across The Spider-Verse Opens with Impressive $17M+ Thursday Preview Night

Sony Animation's highly anticipated film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, made a remarkable debut on Thursday with preview night earnings of over $17 million. According to PostTrak, the film received an outstanding 5-star rating from fans who attended the previews.

Strong Audience Turnout and Positive Reception for Across the Spider-Verse

Notably, 16% of the preview night audience consisted of parents and children, with boys under 12 outnumbering girls at 63% to 37%. These statistics indicate a promising start for the film, which surpassed the preview night earnings of its predecessor, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, by a significant margin.

Projections and Comparisons: Will the Sequel Outperform Its Predecessor?

What makes Across the Spider-Verse's performance even more intriguing is its status as a Marvel animated movie, a rarity in itself. Additionally, with a runtime of 140 minutes, it joins the ranks of the longest-running animated films. Critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with a certified fresh rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 97% approval from audiences.

Marvel's Animated Rarity and Long Runtime: Factors to Consider

What makes Across the Spider-Verse's performance even more intriguing is its status as a Marvel animated movie, a rarity in itself. Additionally, with a runtime of 140 minutes, it joins the ranks of the longest-running animated films. Critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with a certified fresh rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 97% approval from audiences.

Phil Lord-Christopher Miller's Film Surpasses Live-Action Spidey-Verse Entrie

When comparing preview night earnings, the film surpasses several live-action Spider-Man franchise entries, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Venom, and Spider-Man 3.