# Zendaya 2026 career, hiatus & box office surge > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zendaya-2026-career-and-hiatus > Updated: 2026-08-03T16:18:39.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4. Mid‑July 2026 Zendaya announced a temporary step back after a heavy promotion schedule for five releases, including *The Odyssey* and *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day*, saying she would “disappear for a little bit” before returning. A week later she confirmed she would still star in a new drama film and continue high‑profile fashion work as a Louis Vuitton global ambassador, while her personal life remained under media scrutiny. Early August box‑office reports showed her films propelling her to the top of the 2026 global earnings chart, with total earnings surpassing $1 billion, making her the year’s highest‑grossing actress. By August 4, industry data indicated that Zendaya and co‑star Tom Holland had become the highest‑grossing film pair of the year, with *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* and *The Odyssey* together generating about £1.38 billion worldwide. *Spider‑Man* opened with a £697 million global weekend, the second‑largest ever, and recorded its strongest overseas debut in China (£91 million). *The Odyssey* added £685 million after three weekends. Both titles were slated for IMAX releases in the United States, Canada and select international venues beginning August 6. A follow‑up on August 3 confirmed the pair’s back‑to‑back releases are projected to exceed the $1 billion mark, with *Spider‑Man* breaking the domestic opening record previously set by *Avengers: Endgame*. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said Holland will take a rest period after the intensive global promotion tour, and the couple will enjoy a “well‑deserved” break. The IMAX expansion proceeds on August 6, and media noted their recent marriage, property holdings in London and California, and influence on fashion trends during the press tour. ## Claims - Combined worldwide gross of the two films is around £1.38 billion. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Both films are expected to cross the $1 billion box‑office mark. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Spider‑Man: Brand New Day has set a box‑office record, surpassing Avengers: Endgame’s domestic opening. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Spider‑Man: Brand New Day opened with £697 million worldwide in its opening weekend. (single source) - The Odyssey earned £685 million globally after three weekends. (single source) - Spider‑Man: Brand New Day will begin IMAX screenings in the US and Canada on August 6. (single source) - Kevin Feige said Tom Holland will rest after the global promotion tour. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Tom Holland and Zendaya Achieve Record Box Office Success, Plan Rest Tom Holland and Zendaya’s two 2026 releases have earned ~£1.38 bn, set box‑office records, and are heading to IMAX; they’ll now pause after a global promotion tour. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tom-hollands-london-home-and-film-milestones-spotlighted ### 2026-08-02: Zendaya Becomes Highest‑Grossing Actress of 2026 Zendaya leads 2026 box‑office charts after *Spider‑Man: A New Day* and *The Odyssey*, becoming the year's top‑grossing actress worldwide. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zendaya-becomes-highestgrossing-actress-of-2026 ### 2026-07-26: Zendaya set to star in new film and continue fashion collaborations in 2026 Zendaya, now 29, is gearing up for multiple 2026 film releases, continues her Louis Vuitton partnership, and remains linked with Tom Holland, underscoring her shift from Disney star to top Hollywood talent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zendaya-set-to-star-in-new-film-and-continue-fashion-collaborations-in-2026 ### 2026-07-16: Zendaya Announces Hiatus After Busy 2026 Promotion Schedule Zendaya says she will pause her career after promoting five 2026 projects, including The Odyssey and Spider‑Man, before returning with Shrek 5 in 2027. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zendaya-announces-hiatus-after-busy-2026-promotion-schedule --- Cite as: Zendaya 2026 career, hiatus & box office surge. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/zendaya-2026-career-and-hiatus