It has been nearly five years since Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asked Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to erase his identity from the minds of everyone in the world, including best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) and girlfriend MJ (Zendaya). But now he’s back in Spider-Man: Brand New Dayto reconnect with old friends and face off against new enemies.
So far, critics have called Spider-Man’s fourth MCU installment a success, pointing to its spectacular action and mature storytelling, but audiences have been even more enthusiastic, making the film Verified Hot on the Popcornmeter. Here’s what fans are saying about Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day(2026)
90%98%
Starring:Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon
Directed By:Destin Daniel Cretton
These reviews have been condensed and edited for clarity.
“A beautiful movie about mental health, which taught me you don’t have to go through life alone.”
“Absolutely peak Spider-Man storytelling. This is the best cast a Spider-Man movie has had with regard to acting, with Sadie Sink stealing the show and Tom Holland acting as a slightly more mature Spider-Man/Peter Parker. Nearly a perfect Spider-Man movie.“
“Spider-Man Brand New Day was awesome… This is the best Spider-Man has ever looked in the MCU, an absolutely perfect suit and the best visually depicted Spider-Man film across the entire MCU; great lighting, vibrancy, no assembly-line cement wash here. All the cast new and returning were great and the relationship between Spider-Man and Frank Castle was really refreshing and well done. There are some awesome character moments for Spider-Man in this film where, if you’re a fan of the character, you can’t help but just feel emotionally engaged on one end with some and super hyped with others. This is how Spider-Man should be, and now he’s in a place where he could honestly be a true leader and force in this world of heroes in the next era of the MCU.”
— Zayyan F
“Alright. Time to spoil every single thing about #SpiderManBrandNewDay!! JUST KIDDING!!!!! But here are my thoughts on this movie. It’s a damn good movie. Probably the most emotional Spider-Man film since Spider-Man 2. But I will say upfront, I don’t know if young kids will get into this version of Spider-Man, considering some of the more mature themes surrounding it. I know they would love the action, which was phenomenal btw… I gotta say, I love how they handled Sadie Sink’s character. It’s nothing what I expected them to do, but it works. And it works very well. Overall, this movie has a powerful message of, what you do… matters. And a lot of the lines said in this movie, really touched home for me a bit. In a way, this movie felt like a love letter to Spider-Man and to the fans who celebrate him. He’s a timeless character who is absolutely relatable at the same time. I will definitely be seeing this movie again soon. I give Spider-Man: Brand New Day 4 Organic Webs Out of 5.”
— ReviewedByNick
“Simply Amazing. You can even call it Spectacular or maybe even Sensational.”
“This movie embodies why I love this character. He isn’t a superhuman, he is super human and relatable. Definitely Tom’s best performance out of all his movies. Punisher was a highlight; he transitioned so well in PG-13. I was worried about that. The swinging and the vibrant colors of the shots are incredible, best in any Spidey movie. The city felt lived-in and the action was awesome.”
— mongo
“The 4DX experience of Brand New Day was super engaging. Overall, the film had a very unique pace compared to the other MCU Spider-Man films. The film delivered more of a somber, drama-filled plot defining the healing of Peter’s past scars, leading him to embrace a Brand New Day.”
“For me, this movie was a thousand times better than his first two. Another thing I noticed is that they’re trying to be very comic book-like in terms of blending the world with the other superheroes and making the costumes look very similar to the comics, but also making their struggles and storylines very human. It’s like before, they cared about everything being more realistic, and now it’s a balance… For me, seriously, this movie is easily an 8/10. All the characters who appear have their purpose and fit well into the interconnected Marvel universe. They weren’t just cameos for the sake of cameos. For me, it’s a great movie and a comic book brought to life on screen.”
— Yordi
“Such an amazing movie. This one really put Tom Holland in the spot for #1 as Spider-Man. It was such an emphasis on Peter Parker AND Spider-Man. Really pulls on your heartstrings all throughout the movie. Loved it! I will be going back to the theaters to see it again!!!”
“I saw it in 4D and 3D combo. This was probably the best movie experience of my life. Great story, great action, and nice pacing. Definitely a top Marvel movie.”
“Probably my favorite Tom Holland Spider-Man movie so far. His performance in this movie is incredible, and his character arc is outstanding. His relationship and dynamic with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher was amazing. And how they handled Peter and MJ’s relationship was great as well. No spoilers here, but I LOVED how they handled Sadie Sink’s character… Outstanding, almost perfect Spider-Man movie. I will probably watch it multiple times.”
“Didn’t know how much I needed this movie.”
“A beautifully mature character study shot in the most exciting way possible. Even with a lot to balance, it comes together in the most satisfying finale that had me crying. The most pure Spider-Man movie to date. I’m so happy rn.”
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day is most definitely the best Tom Holland Spider-Man movie ever, and I loved how grounded it was. They really went in depth with Holland’s Spider-Man advancing and entering a new era of his life and his journey as Spider-Man. I loved the dynamic with Peter and MJ & Ned and seeing all three back together. The team-up of Spider-Man and Punisher I really loved and loved them being together. Having Hulk back as the actual Hulk was great… Very great movie and definitely would recommend seeing it.”
— Conner
“Tom Holland’s best Spider-Man movie, and the only one out of the four that actually feels like a Spider-Man movie. In terms of action, this is top 3 out of all the Spider-Man films. It’s dynamic, fluid, and creative. The movie does not reverse the actions of the previous film; this is a clear refresh in every way.”
“An absolutely fantastic film. The way that Spider-Man’s internal situation is handled, and how it’s compared to other similar Marvel characters, is beautiful. All the characters are handled really well and fit nicely with the story. The action is easily some of the best I’ve seen from the MCU Spidey saga. Peter’s internal conflict is touching and so is the antagonist. I’m not big on Marvel or the MCU, but this film got to my heart in a way I wasn’t expecting.”
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now in theaters. Buy your tickets on Fandango.
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