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Zendaya 2026 career, hiatus & box office surge

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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.

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