India, Sept. 8 -- The summer box office has given Hollywood plenty to celebrate but Spider-Man: Brand New Day has emerged as one of the biggest stories of the year. Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman believes its massive success is proof that audiences are ready to return to theatres when movies give them a reason to.

Speaking at the Lumiere Summit in France, Rothman reflected on the film's performance and what he believes made it connect with audiences across the world.

Since its July 31 release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has collected a whopping $2.4 billion globally, including $923 million in the domestic market.

Rothman joked about the film's success, saying, "First of all, I can't be wrong all the time. It's against the law of averag...