{"id":47839,"date":"2026-09-06T04:37:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T04:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/47839\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T04:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T04:37:59","slug":"spider-man-brand-new-day-leads-turkiyes-2026-box-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/turkiye\/47839\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Spider-Man: Brand New Day\u2019 leads T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s 2026 box office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seven of the 10 most-watched films in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s cinemas during the first eight months of 2026 were foreign productions, according to data compiled from Box Office T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n

A total of 372 films, including 243 new releases, were screened in the country during the period, drawing 21,054,446 viewers.<\/p>\n

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day<\/a>,\u201d which was released in theaters on July 31, topped the box office with 2,459,888 viewers.<\/p>\n

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the latest installment in the Spider-Man franchise stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo <\/a>and Florence Pugh.<\/p>\n

The film, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, is set four years after the events of “Spider-Man: No Way Home\u201d and generated TL 690.1 million ($16.8 million) in box office revenue.<\/p>\n

‘The Odyssey’<\/p>\n

Christopher Nolan\u2019s “The Odyssey\u201d<\/a> ranked second with more than 1.68 million viewers.<\/p>\n

The film, based on Homer\u2019s ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey,\u201d follows King Odysseus of Ithaca on his long journey home after the Trojan War. It stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong\u2019o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron.<\/p>\n

The film earned TL 583.4 million ($14.2 million).<\/p>\n

‘D.I.S.C.O’<\/p>\n

“D.I.S.C.O.\u201d ranked third after attracting more than 1.07 million viewers.<\/p>\n

Released on Jan. 1, the Turkish comedy-action film was directed by Omer Faruk Sorak and stars Giray Altinok, Kerem Ozdogan, Ozge Ozacar, Sukru Ozyildiz and Devrim Yakut.<\/p>\n

Toy Story 5<\/p>\n

“Toy Story 5\u201d was fourth with 928,507 viewers. Directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris, the animated adventure-comedy drew audiences with the latest story featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends.<\/p>\n

Karde\u015f Tak\u0131m\u0131 3<\/p>\n

The Turkish film “Karde\u015f Tak\u0131m\u0131 3\u201d ranked fifth with 716,336 viewers.<\/p>\n

Directed by Bedran Guzel and starring Ceyda Kasabali, Firat Albayram, Ecrin Su Coban, Cagan Efe Ak and Berat Efe Parlar, the film combines comedy and adventure.<\/p>\n

Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/p>\n

James Cameron\u2019s “Avatar: Fire and Ash\u201d ranked sixth with 662,153 viewers.<\/p>\n

The third installment in the Avatar franchise was released in T\u00fcrkiye on Dec. 19, 2025.<\/p>\n

The film follows Jake Sully and Neytiri\u2019s family as they deal with loss while conflict grows on Pandora and they encounter the Ash People, an aggressive Na\u2019vi clan.<\/p>\n

Efes\u2019in S\u0131rr\u0131<\/p>\n

“Efes\u2019in S\u0131rr\u0131\u201d (“The Secret of Ephesus”) ranked seventh with 640,742 viewers.<\/p>\n

Directed by G\u00f6khan Tiryaki, the Turkish family fantasy film tells the story of Tuna, an introverted child who becomes involved in an adventure with archaeologists who mysteriously return to their childhood during excavations at the ancient city of Ephesus.<\/p>\n

SpongeBob: A Pirate Adventure<\/p>\n

“SpongeBob: A Pirate Adventure\u201d was eighth with 628,565 viewers.<\/p>\n

Directed by Derek Drymon, the animated film follows SpongeBob and his friends as they embark on an adventure involving the ghost of the Flying Dutchman and a lost treasure in the ocean.<\/p>\n

Hamnet<\/p>\n

Chloe Zhao\u2019s “Hamnet<\/a>\u201d ranked ninth with 616,746 viewers.<\/p>\n

Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, the biographical drama explores the death of William Shakespeare\u2019s young son Hamnet, his wife Agnes\u2019 grief and the tragedy\u2019s influence on the creation of the playwright\u2019s famous work “Hamlet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Obsession<\/p>\n

“Obsession,\u201d directed by Curry Barker, completed the top 10 with 581,791 viewers.<\/p>\n

The film follows a desperate romantic who tries to win the heart of the person he desires before discovering the dark and unsettling consequences of some desires.<\/p>\n

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