Hosts Max and Dave analyze the record-breaking box office performance of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, noting it is the second-largest opening of all time behind *Avengers: Endgame*. They discuss the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger's legal delays and the industry's excitement over strong summer theater attendance. The episode also explores the film's marketing, the unique dynamic between Tom Holland and Zendaya, and the historical evolution of the Spider-Man franchise.
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