Sony Pictures Entertainment reported record operating profit in the September quarter of 2026, driven by the box-office success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, according to Variety.
The company’s revenue rose 37 per cent year-on-year to $3.23 billion, while operating profit surged 527 per cent to $581 million. Sony said the figure marked its highest quarterly operating profit on record.
Released on 31 July, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has reportedly grossed $2.52 billion worldwide, equivalent to around Tk 31,333 crore. The film ranks third among the highest-grossing movies of all time, behind “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame”.
Starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, the film follows Peter Parker and MJ. Tom Rothman, chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group, described the film as more than a superhero story, highlighting its focus on human emotions and relationships.
Sony’s theatrical exhibition segment generated $1.28 billion in revenue during the quarter, 11 times the figure recorded in the same period last year. Alongside “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, the performances of “Insidious: Out of the Further” and “Resident Evil” contributed to the growth.
However, Sony’s television production revenue fell 31 per cent to $483 million.
Across the company, total revenue reached 34.29 trillion yen in the second quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, up 10 per cent year-on-year. Net profit rose 44 per cent to 4.5 trillion yen.
