Spider-Man: Brand New Day's digital release date has seemingly been revealed — and the record-breaking Marvel movie could be available to rent or buy in early October
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Shorter theatrical-to-digital windows on record-breaking titles compress the monetization curve and pull more attention into at-home platforms. If you build consumer products or ad-driven experiences, treat big IP digital drops as programmable demand spikes in your engagement and acquisition calendar.
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