3Pre-IntermediateGeneralCulture

Spider-Man Movie Makes Two Billion Dollars

The new Spider-Man movie is a huge hit. It made over two billion dollars in only three weeks. It is now one of the biggest movies ever.

1 min readLevel 3August 18, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

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worldwide

/ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd/

adverb

In all parts of the world

“The song became popular worldwide.”

earned

/ɜːrnd/

verb

Got money from work or a product

“She earned good money at her new job.”

beat

/biːt/

verb

Did better than someone or something else

“Our team beat the other team yesterday.”

level

/ˈlev.əl/

noun

A point or position on a scale

“He reached a high level in the game.”

success

/səkˈses/

noun

When something goes very well and people like it

“The party was a big success.”

overseas

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsiːz/

adverb

In or to other countries, especially far away

“He traveled overseas for his new job.”

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a big hit. The movie made two billion dollars worldwide. It did this in only three weeks. Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man again. Many people love this new movie.

The film earned 70 million dollars last weekend. This was its third weekend in theaters. It beat Avatar on the all-time list. Only seven other movies ever reached this level. It is the fastest Spider-Man movie ever.

People around the world enjoy this film. It made 785 million dollars in America. It earned over one billion dollars overseas. Fans think it can make even more money. This is a huge success for everyone.

Comprehension Quiz

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

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How much money did the movie make worldwide?
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How long did it take to reach two billion dollars?
3
Who stars as Spider-Man in this movie?
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Which movie did Spider-Man beat on the all-time list?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

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How much money did Spider-Man: Brand New Day make worldwide?
2
How many weeks did it take to reach two billion dollars?
3
How much money did the film earn last weekend?
4
Which movie did Spider-Man beat on the all-time list?
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How much money did the movie make in America?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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Do you like superhero movies? Why or why not?
2
What is your favorite movie of all time?
3
Do you prefer watching movies at home or in theaters?
4
Have you ever watched a Spider-Man movie before?
5
What kind of movies do you think will be popular next year?

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worldwide

earned

beat

level

success

overseas

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