Sony exec Rothman cheers 'Spider-Man' success, reveals losing bid for 'Obsession'

Sony's Tom Rothman touted the studio's latest box office win during an industry conference in France this week.

Speaking at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Rothman celebrated the massive performance of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," per Variety. The film is currently the highest-grossing movie of 2026.

The chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Motion Picture Group also revealed a recent loss for the studio. He confirmed Sony was outbid for a project called "Obsession," though he did not specify who won the rights.

Rothman's remarks came during a broader conversation at the international film and entertainment conference.

SKIP THE CRITICS SCORE

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Well liked

From 11,850 people in public online conversation who watched it

See what real people think of Spider-Man: Brand New Day →

74