MANILA, Philippines—Madame Web, the groundbreaking first female-led superhero film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, has soared to the top spot in the Philippines this week. Its remarkable debut, raking in a record-breaking PHP 10,402,829 on day one, marks a significant milestone. Premiering on Valentine’s Day across 326 screens nationwide, the movie boasts the highest opening day gross of 2024.

Dakota Johnson, portraying Cassandra Web / Madame Web, reflects on the film’s unique perspective: “There was an opportunity with this movie to reimagine a Marvel world led by women and made by women. As a result, the characters are authentic, complex, and immensely powerful.”

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“This is a spellbinding tale of psychic prowess and sisterly bonds,” according to SlashFilm. “The era of Spider-Women is upon us, and Madame Web leads the charge.”

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Madame Web, featuring an ensemble cast including Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Tahar Rahim, is currently captivating audiences exclusively in theaters. Distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, the local arm of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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