Spider-Man fans are expected to pack Limelight Cinemas this week, with advance ticket sales for Spider-Man: Brand New Day already pointing to one of the biggest movie openings of the year.
Speaking on the Limelight Cinemas podcast, Lex said demand for the latest Marvel blockbuster has exceeded expectations, particularly for premium Gold Class sessions.
“If you’re looking for a ticket to Spider-Man this week, especially if you’re going to Gold, good luck,” she said.
“It’s crazy.”
Early industry projections suggest the film could outperform major recent releases.
“They’re expecting bigger things than Deadpool, bigger than Barbie. This is going to be the biggest opening weekend for a film in 2026.”
Early Reviews Praise Spider-Man’s Return
Ahead of the Australian release, Spider-Man fans who attended the Hollywood premiere have been sharing overwhelmingly positive first reactions.
Lex said the early feedback has praised both the emotional storytelling and Tom Holland’s performance.
“People are saying, ‘Thank you Tom Holland and Destin Daniel Cretton for making Marvel movies human again’ and ‘Thank you for making me love Spider-Man again.'”
Other early reactions describe the film as balancing action with heartfelt storytelling, while highlighting the chemistry between Tom Holland and Zendaya.
Reviews have also praised the performance of Sadie Sink, whose role has been kept largely under wraps leading into the film’s release.
“The reviews are just phenomenal. Spider-Man fans are going crazy for it.”
Exclusive Collectables Swing Into Limelight
To celebrate the release, Limelight Cinemas is offering an extensive range of exclusive Spider-Man merchandise.
Among the collectables are comic-style collector cups featuring four interchangeable Spider-Man toppers, including the web-slinger hanging from a building, using his web shooters, enjoying popcorn and perched on the edge of a skyscraper.
Fans can also purchase a textured Spider-Man water bottle, comic-themed popcorn tins and, subject to stock arriving in time, a premium popcorn container featuring a three-dimensional Spider-Man climbing the side of a building.
Lex expects the merchandise to be just as popular as the film itself.
“I think these are going to sell out very quickly.”
Opening Day Prize Pack
The excitement begins with Limelight’s first screening at 9am on Thursday, with moviegoers attending that session automatically in the running to win a special Spider-Man prize pack.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens at Limelight Cinemas on Thursday, with tickets and session times available through the cinema’s website.
With record-breaking ticket sales, glowing early reviews and a huge range of exclusive collectables, all signs point to Spider-Man once again proving why he remains one of cinema’s most popular superheroes.
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