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Spider-Man: Brand New Day

A forgotten hero must become legendary once more

IMDb8.1/10RT Critics90%RT Audience98%Metacritic66/100

A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous physical transformation. As a powerful new enemy emerges, Peter must reckon with what it truly means to be a hero.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton · Marvel · Superhero · Urban Adventure · 145 min · 2026

Trailer

Director

Destin Daniel Cretton

Writer

Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Stan Lee

Studio

Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios

Release

July 31, 2026

Runtime

145 min

Genres

Marvel, Superhero, Urban Adventure, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Country

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany

Budget

$225,000,000 (estimated)

Box office

$1,188,176,434 worldwide ($481,876,434 domestic; $360,091,572 opening weekend) — the biggest opening weekend in box-office history

Awards

1 nomination total.

Full Plot

Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he's devoted himself entirely to protecting his city - a full-time Spider-Man - but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

Cast & Characters

Tom Holland

Peter Parker/Spider-Man

Tom Holland

MJ

Zendaya

MJ

Zendaya

Peter Parker

Mark Ruffalo

Bruce Banner/Hulk

Mark Ruffalo
Jon Bernthal

Frank Castle/Punisher

Jon Bernthal
Jacob Batalon

Ned Leeds

Jacob Batalon

Peter Parker

Sadie Sink

Jean Grey

Sadie Sink
Florence Pugh

Yelena Belova

Florence Pugh
Liza Colón-Zayas

Detective Jean DeWolff

Liza Colón-Zayas

Tramell Tillman

William 'Bill' Metzger

Tramell Tillman

Marisa Tomei

May Parker

Marisa Tomei

Peter Parker

Naomi Watts

E.V. (voice)

Naomi Watts
Michael Mando

Mac Gargan

Michael Mando
Keith David

Narrator of Spider Video (voice)

Keith David
Marvin Jones III

Tombstone

Marvin Jones III

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Did You Know?

Also known as "Spider-Man 4."

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

Filmed in Glasgow, Scotland.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

Dedicated to the memory of comic book writer Gerry Conway, co-creator of The Punisher.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

Featured quote: "Hi. My name is Peter Parker. You don't remember me, but we used to know each other..." — Peter Parker.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

Soundtrack includes "Wolf Like Me" performed by TV on the Radio.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

Set the biggest opening weekend in box-office history, surpassing Avengers: Endgame.

Source: Variety · verified 2026-08-07

Its 8.2/10 IMDb rating makes it the highest-rated live-action Spider-Man film ever, ahead of No Way Home's 8.1.

Source: Forbes · verified 2026-08-07

Here's a summary of the information about Spider-Man: Brand New Day:

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13

Filming took place over several months, with principal photography starting in Glasgow city centre and continuing at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13

The production team recreated the New York City borough of Queens on sets and in the streets of Glasgow.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13

Some scenes were filmed using advanced technology, including 420 frames per second footage.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13

Critical Assessment

IMDb
8.1/10
RT Critics
90%
RT Audience
98%
Metacritic
66/100

Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (129,742 votes) — the highest score of any live-action Spider-Man film — alongside 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from 389 critics and a Metascore of 66. Audiences have responded even more enthusiastically: a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, a record for Tom Holland's run as Spider-Man.

Spinning a web of spectacular set pieces together with mature emotional stakes and Tom Holland's soulful performance, Brand New Day is a promising reset that portends Spidey will remain sticky on the big screen for years to come. Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)

Critics and audiences read this reset differently. The 90% Tomatometer is solid but has cooled slightly since its Certified Fresh debut as wider review coverage arrived, and the 66 Metascore keeps it in "generally favorable" rather than acclaimed territory. Audiences, by contrast, have only grown more enthusiastic — the 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and an 8.1/10 Metacritic user score both point to a warmer reception among viewers than among critics.

Ratings as of August 12, 2026

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AI Verdict

AI-generated

Brand New Day's 8.2 IMDb average is now the highest of any live-action Spider-Man film, edging out No Way Home's 8.1 — a strong result for a reset that had to justify erasing Peter's supporting cast's memories of him. The reception is lopsided in the best way: a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score (a record for Holland's Spidey films) points to real audience love, even as the 90% critics' score and 66 Metascore suggest professional reviewers are a shade more reserved. That's echoed at the box office, where the film set the all-time opening-weekend record — a sign the reset landed with exactly the audience it needed to.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Rotten Tomatoes score?+

Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds a 90% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 98% audience score.

What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day's IMDb rating?+

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 183,571 votes.

What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Metacritic score?+

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a Metascore of 66/100 on Metacritic.

Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day good? What are critics saying?+

Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (129,742 votes) — the highest score of any live-action Spider-Man film — alongside 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from 389 critics and a Metascore of 66. Audiences have responded even more enthusiastically: a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, a record for Tom Holland's run as Spider-Man.

How long is Spider-Man: Brand New Day?+

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a runtime of 145 min.

Who directed Spider-Man: Brand New Day?+

Spider-Man: Brand New Day was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

Fan & Critic Buzz

AI Summary — from fan reviews & trailer comments

The public reaction to "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is mixed. Some reviewers felt that the film drags and lacks originality, stating it feels like a marathon rather than a movie. Others appreciated the performances from Tom Holland and criticized the lack of surprises or new twists in the story. The trailer comments also sparked debate, with some enjoying the humor and others criticizing the overuse of phrases like "tortured soul".

Viewer Reviews (TMDb)

  • Check out my full review @ movieswetextedabout.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-movie-review-destin-daniel-cretton-delivers-peter-parkers-most-personal-story-yet Rating: A SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY had every excuse to become a bloated victory lap for the MCU’s biggest names, and inst…

  • The name "Brand New Day" is very much a misnomer, there is nothing new in this film, you've seen it all before. The film REALLY drags, is boring and I zoned out multiple times, the film didn't hold my attention at all. It feels like its twice the length of its runtime it goes on,…

    nkuk · 5/10
  • I enjoyed this, but I have a few glaring issues. SPOILERS AHEAD: 1. How many times are we gonna do this !@#$ where folks don't say what the !@#$ their problem is? We spent half of the movie with Jean terrorizing Peter simply because he got in her way. At no point does she think t…

    Sejian · 7/10
  • When I watch a movie, I expect to be entertained, enlightened and/or informed (not necessarily in that order or all at once). But what I *don’t* want is to be treated like a marketing prospect. And that, unfortunately, is one of the problems with many of the releases in the Marve…

  • Haven't seen a Marvel Movie in a long time, haven't really wanted to either. Last one I saw was Spider-Man... which I think is the case with a lot of people. Tom Holland is carrying what is left of a once great franchise now in it's death throws, lost in an attempt to court the n…

  • Well made and all around fun and entertaining entry in the Spider-Man franchise features fine performances all around and nice twist (thankfully I avoided spoilers). It's not amongst the best in the comic book genre or anything (though still ranks in my top 15 in that category),…

    JPV852 · 8/10
  • SPOILERS AHEAD: I loved the movie, I’m not going to lie. It feels different, daring, and genuinely confident in its own identity. Jon Watts should be taking notes. That said, I do feel that Hulk/Banner deserved a much larger role. The character had the potential to contribute a g…

  • Even with its minor flaws, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* is the best Tom Holland Spider-Man film to date and easily the most exciting the MCU has been in years. Spectacular performances, sensational action choreography, an amazingly mesmerizing story, and some of the most astonishi…

    Chris Sawin · 9/10
  • "Peter Parker" (Tom Holland) is pining. After having to sacrifice everyone's memory of him to save the world in the last film, he now has to swing from building to building in his red and blue kevlar stopping crimes whilst the biggest of all - his loss of "MJ" (Zendaya) remains u…

    CinemaSerf · 7/10
  • Not an absolute disaster, but 6.5/10 at best. It falls well short of the previous trilogy, and it baffles me how it’s breaking records and pulling top reviews. It felt like a tired, bloated movie riding purely on hype and pent-up demand for a Tom Holland outing. My biggest issue…

    RetroWill · 6/10
  • Easily the worst Tom Holland Spiderman movie. The plot is unambitious and leaves so many plot points hanging it feels like barely anything was resolved, and they were scrambling to create a third act where Spiderman has to fight anything. Why would they introduce Jean and then no…

    popcar2 · 5/10
  • #filmreviewhaiku Manhattan rising / Genius inherited / Villains come in waves #filmreviewhaiku  

    ianrathbone · 9/10

From the trailer's comments

  • Spiders have three life cycles. 1. Tobey Maguire. 2. Andrew Garfield. 3. Tom Holland.

    @Rasim9898 · 88965 likes
  • Spiders have 3 life cycles, 1. suffering 2. suffering 3. suffering

    @doodskie999 · 29722 likes
  • I can’t wait to watch Peter ragebait Frank every second they’re onscreen together.

    @Rain0327 · 76543 likes
  • You know the movie's peak when you come back to watch the trailer.

    @yashchandra661 · 4388 likes
  • MJ: "A friendly neighbor." Peter: "Say that again?"

    @imkaguyalol · 119103 likes
  • Spider-Man: Broke, depressed, alone, heartbroken. Everyone: HE'S JUST LIKE ME! Yo, what the f-

    @VexNovaYT · 24292 likes
  • Never thought I’d see Spider-Man this depressed, bro is going through it 😭

    @whxpz_ · 83592 likes
  • “Are you a peak movie? Or are you a Spider-Man movie?” “Im both”

    @Realzeldaandweegeefan01 · 78 likes

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