Avengers: Doomsday presales race 65% ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Spider-Man almost broke the box office record, and Marvel may have an even bigger hit on its hands. Advance ticket sales for Avengers: Doomsday were approximately 65% higher than those for Spider-Man: Brand New Day at this point in the run, according to The Wrap citing theatrical sources. This is striking given that Spider-Man: Brand New Day was far from a modest benchmark, debuting with $355 million in North America and $927 million worldwide, trailing only Avengers: Endgame in total revenue. Just a few weekends later, the film grossed over $2 billion worldwide, becoming Sony Pictures’ biggest hit ever. Disney began general advance sales for Avengers: Doomsday about four months before its December 18 release, selling tickets for select premium-format showings. Spider-Man: Brand New Day tickets went on sale roughly 45 days before its release, creating more imminent demand. The 65% figure for Doomsday’s presales is notable but should be interpreted cautiously due to the timing: fans had months to book tickets, whereas Spider-Man’s presales began closer to the release date. TheWrap notes that presales typically surge when tickets go on sale, then taper off before opening weekend, complicating direct comparisons. Still, the early rush provides Disney with a strong initial indication of demand. Avengers: Doomsday features Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, reuniting characters from the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.