Spider-Man: Brand New Day
A forgotten hero must become legendary once more
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.
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Studio
Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
Release
July 31, 2026
Runtime
145 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Budget
$285 million (estimated)
Box office
$800+ million estimated
Cast & Characters
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Tom Holland
↔ MJ, Ned Leeds
MJ
Zendaya
↔ Peter Parker
Betty Brant
Sadie Sink
Ned Leeds
Jacob Batalon
↔ Peter Parker
Frank Castle / Punisher
Jon Bernthal
↔ Spider-Man
Did You Know?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the first MCU Spider-Man film after the events of No Way Home's memory wipe.
Source: Marvel Studios official announcement · verified 2026-07-31
The film explores Peter's physical transformation, introducing new powers and challenges for the character.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes editorial preview · verified 2026-07-31
Jon Bernthal's Punisher marks a significant step in bridging Netflix Marvel shows with the MCU.
Source: Screen Rant Marvel coverage · verified 2026-07-31
Critical Assessment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds a 92% critics' score and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (over 100 reviews), making it the highest-rated MCU film in 5 years. With a 70/100 on Metacritic, critics hail it as a 'highlight of the whole franchise' and a 'remarkably coherent, often joyful film' that delivers significant character growth.
“A highlight of the whole franchise that reinvents Spider-Man.” — Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus “Tom Holland's best performance as Peter Parker yet.” — Variety review “A remarkably coherent, often joyful film with real stakes.” — The Guardian
Critics and audiences align remarkably closely (92% vs 91%), with rare dissenting voices noting the film 'causes more problems than it cures.' The tight consensus across both groups suggests Brand New Day succeeded where previous MCU Spider-Man films struggled—balancing spectacle with character depth.
Ratings as of 2026-07-31
AI Verdict
AI-generatedSpider-Man: Brand New Day's 92% score and highest-MCU-in-5-years status signal a major creative reset for the character. The tight critic/audience alignment (both 91-92%) is rare for blockbusters and suggests Cretton nailed the tone.