"Spider-Man Homecoming," the latest reboot starring the friendly neighborhood web-slinger, brought in an estimated $117 million for its North American opening this weekend.
The film, which stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, was co-produced by Sony and Marvel Studios. That allows the hero to be a part of Disney's (DIS) Marvel Cinematic Universe that includes Iron Man, Captain America and the rest of the Avengers.
The domestic debut is Sony's second-highest opening ever and the second-biggest opening for a Spider-Man film behind 2007's "Spider-Man 3". The film, which had a budget of $175 million, also earned rave reviews and nabbed $257 million around the world this weekend. "Homecoming" received an "A" CinemaScore from audiences and a 93% score from critics on the review site Rotten Tomatoes. That makes the film one of the best-reviewed superhero movies of all time.
As for the character, "Homecoming" shows that even though Holland is the third Spider-Man in 15 years, audiences will still line up for the hero's adventures. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.
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