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The blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes the savior of box offices worldwide, signaling the recovery of the film industry after its premiere.
True to its title of the most outstanding and captivating film in the entire Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man: No Way Home not only creates a sensation worldwide but also in the Vietnamese market right in its opening week. In just the first 3 days of release, the film shatters numerous records during these challenging times, surpassing many other blockbusters in normal circumstances.
Directed by Jon Watts, the blockbuster becomes the box office savior globally, indicating the recovery of the film industry. In Vietnam, the film grosses 24 billion VND after 3 days of release (in 119 out of 220 open theaters), becoming the highest-grossing foreign film in Vietnam in 2021 and establishing a host of new records in the international market.
Many viewers feel that when Spider-Man: No Way Home premiered on December 17th, they witnessed a phenomenon as massive as Avengers: Endgame (2019) in Vietnam. The film reaches the 24 billion VND milestone, setting a record for the highest-grossing foreign film in Vietnam on the opening day of 2021 in the new normal context and with only 119/220 theaters open. Many theaters sold out since the tickets were released on December 13th, with screenings packed throughout the weekend.
Compared to previous superhero films, this Tom Holland blockbuster has lost the advantage of reaching the nationwide audience and is only released in 119/220 theaters. In the new normal context, where audiences are still hesitant to return to theaters and nearly half of the market remains closed, including major provinces in the North such as Hanoi, Hai Phong... this figure is a hopeful sign for the revival of the cinema market.
In provinces and cities where cinemas are allowed to open, balancing audience satisfaction with the strict implementation of the 5K measures, limiting the number of seats to ensure pandemic safety, somewhat affects the film. However, this doesn't diminish the buzz around Spider-Man: No Way Home, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. It has been a long time since the release of 'Dad, I'm Sorry,' and once again, cinema systems witness audiences flocking to theaters, standing in long queues to buy tickets and popcorn.
Both daytime and nighttime screenings are sold out, and some cinemas even add late-night showings after 11 pm – something no film has done all year. After the official screenings, social media explodes with praise for the masterpiece. Everyone agrees that Spider-Man: No Way Home is the best, most spectacular, and must-watch film in the entire Spider-Man franchise. The film is not only highly entertaining but also filled with emotional gratitude for the 20-year Spider-Man journey.
In Hanoi, many 'impatient' fans had to find their way to nearby provinces such as Bac Ninh and Viet Tri to enjoy the film. The achievement of Spider-Man: No Way Home is remarkably impressive during the pandemic. The film is not just a gift for fans but also a savior for the current box office situation. In appreciation of Spider-Man fans, the film plans to stay in theaters through the Western New Year to await the reopening of cinemas in other provinces.
On the international box office stage, Spider-Man: No Way Home sets a new record by earning $253 million in North America. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, no film has reached the $100 million mark in the opening week. The previous record belonged to Venom: Let There Be Carnage with $90.1 million. Spider-Man: No Way Home's performance far exceeds experts' predictions of $130-150 million. Even the most optimistic cinema owners only 'dream' of the figure 175 million USD.
In just three days, Tom Holland's masterpiece has become the highest-grossing film in North America in the past two years. The film has brought cinemas back to the pre-pandemic era. Currently, Spider-Man: No Way Home has the most spectacular debut among Spider-Man films, surpassing Spider: Homecoming (2016) with $117 million and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) with $92 million. The film even surpasses the previous record of Spider-Man 3 (2007) at $151 million.
Spider-Man: No Way Home also ranks third in the list of films with the most spectacular debuts, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) with $247 million and Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) with $220 million. The film is only behind Avengers: Endgame (2019) with $357 million and Avengers: Infinity War (2018) with $257 million. Thus, the film becomes the independent superhero film with the most spectacular debut of all time and the highest global opening for a Sony film in cinema history.
In the international market, the third installment of Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man pocketed an additional $334.2 million, pushing the total revenue to $587.2 million. This figure also places Spider-Man: No Way Home third in the list of films with the highest global opening revenue, trailing only behind Avengers: Endgame with $1.2 billion and Avengers: Infinity War with $640 million. It can be said that Jon Watts' film has brought global cinemas back to the pre-pandemic era.
Spider-Man: No Way Home also received a storm of praise from critics. The film achieved a 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 79 reviews after early screenings. Most experts positively commented on the content and visuals. The film also opens up a promising future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the multiverse theory. At the same time, the movie contains many moments of gratitude to fans, evoking numerous memories of the two decades of the Spider-Man franchise.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is currently showing in theaters nationwide.
