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Le nouveau «Spider-Man» signe le meilleur démarrage au box-office nord-américain

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The latest Spider-Man movie has broken box office records in North America, earning the highest amount ever for an opening weekend. This success has surprised many, leading to discussions about the health of movie theaters after the pandemic. The film's performance, along with another movie called 'L'Odyssée,' brought in a huge amount of money, showing that people are still eager to see movies on the big screen. This event is seen as a major comeback for the film industry, especially after a difficult period. The focus now shifts to whether this trend will continue with future releases.

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Jargon, Translated

box office
The total amount of money earned by a movie or a group of movies from ticket sales.
North American
Referring to the United States and Canada.
opening weekend
The first three days (usually Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) that a movie is released in theaters.
pandemic
A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease.

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Confirmed Facts

  • The new Spider-Man film had the best opening weekend at the North American box office.
    Reported by: Le Devoir, TVA Nouvelles, CBC News
  • The box office achieved its best weekend since the pandemic.
    Reported by: TVA Nouvelles
  • The film is titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (or similar variations).
    Reported by: Le Devoir, TVA Nouvelles, CBC News
  • Tom Holland plays the character of Spider-Man.
    Reported by: Le Devoir
  • Sony Pictures co-produced the film with Marvel.
    Reported by: Le Devoir
  • The film beat the opening weekend record previously held by Avengers: Endgame.
    Reported by: Le Devoir, TVA Nouvelles

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  • The film grossed approximately $360 million in its opening weekend.
    Source: Le Devoir
  • TVA Nouvelles states that Avengers: Endgame generated $402 million in its opening weekend in 2019.
    Source: TVA Nouvelles
  • Avengers: Endgame grossed $357 million (USD) in its opening weekend in 2019.
    Source: Le Devoir
  • TVA Nouvelles states that the total box office revenue for the weekend reached $406 million.
    Source: TVA Nouvelles

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