Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released on July 31, 2026. The film follows Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, who lives in a world where everyone has forgotten his identity due to Stephen Strange's magic. This isolation leaves Peter depressed and alone while he works to protect New York City.
The plot involves a breakout at the Department of Damage Control caused by a runaway tank. While Scorpion, played by Michael Mando, is involved in the escape, an unknown force appears capable of possessing individuals, though Peter remains unaffected. Additionally, Peter's spider-genes have become increasingly active, complicating his ability to function as a hero.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film has a running time of 145 minutes. Reviewer Keith Hawkes noted that the film attempts to blend plot points from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 with loose ends from No Way Home. While the chemistry between Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal was highlighted as a high point, the film was described as feeling patchy and having too many plotlines to manage comfortably.
The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for action, violence, and some language. Parents can expect superhero violence including characters being shot, blown up, or punched through walls, with blood appearing on several occasions. The movie also contains a few kissing scenes, social drinking at a party, and a dozen uses of scatological profanity.
While fans may find enjoyment in the film, it may not be the ideal entry point for new viewers without prior knowledge of the franchise. To fully understand the story, viewers may need to have seen previous Marvel films such as Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Captain America: Civil War, Infinity War, and Endgame.
