South Africa, Aug. 6 -- Following its spectacular premiere at Ster-Kinekor Eastgate, the latest instalment in the Spider-Man franchise achieved a record R44m-plus at the local box office, marking the biggest opening weekend ever recorded in South African cinema, according to Sony Pictures South Africa.

Ster-Kinekor reported near-capacity cinemas throughout the weekend, with its national screens reaching an impressive 90% occupancy on Saturday.

The response places Spider-Man: Brand New Day among one of the most successful theatrical launches ever seen in the local market and highlights a renewed appetite for blockbuster experiences on the big screen.

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