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Spider-Man Movie Breaks Big Records!

The new Spider-Man movie is making lots of money! It earned $145 million in its second weekend. Another big movie called The Odyssey also passed $1 billion around the world!

1 min readLevel 3August 11, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

huge

/hjuːdʒ/

adjective

Very, very big or important

“The huge elephant walked slowly.”

earned

/ɜːrnd/

verb

Got money by working or selling something

“She earned money by selling cookies.”

record

/ˈrekɔːrd/

noun

The best or highest result ever done before

“He broke the record for running fast.”

worldwide

/ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd/

adverb

In all parts of the world

“The song is popular worldwide.”

director

/dɪˈrektər/

noun

A person who tells actors what to do in a movie

“The director said 'action' to start the scene.”

exciting

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Making you feel happy and full of energy

“The exciting game made everyone cheer.”

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Spider-Man is a huge hit right now! The new movie is called Brand New Day. It made $145 million in its second weekend. That is the third best second weekend ever! Many people are going to see it.

The movie has now made $1.67 billion worldwide. It stars Tom Holland and Zendaya. It opened with a huge $355 million. Fans love this exciting adventure film!

Another big movie is also doing well. It is called The Odyssey. Director Christopher Nolan made this epic film. It has earned over $1 billion worldwide. Both movies are making this a great summer!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

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How much did Spider-Man: Brand New Day make in its second weekend?
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Who stars in the new Spider-Man movie?
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How much has Spider-Man: Brand New Day made worldwide?
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Who directed The Odyssey?
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How much has The Odyssey earned worldwide?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

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How much money did Spider-Man make in its second weekend?
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What is the name of the new Spider-Man movie?
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Who are the stars of the Spider-Man movie?
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What is the name of Christopher Nolan's new movie?
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How much money has The Odyssey earned worldwide?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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What is your favorite superhero movie and why?
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If you could make a movie, what would it be about?
3
Would you like to be a movie director? Why or why not?
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What superpower would you like to have?
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Do you like watching movies at home or at the cinema more?

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