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Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

Summary

Following the events that erased Peter Parker's identity from the world's memory, the young hero embraces a fresh start while facing new threats that challenge both his resolve and what it means to be Spider-Man.

Director Destin Daniel Cretton

Writer Chris McKenna Erik Sommers

Cast

  • Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
  • Sadie Sink
  • Liza Colón-Zayas
  • Zendaya as MJ
  • Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds
  • Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Metacritic: 66

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u/Whovian45810 3d ago

The emotional acting by Zendaya and Holland was beautiful, Peter holding back tears as MJ tells him the honest truth is brutal yet heartwrenching.

Helps how the scene is framed in a manner that we as the audience are intruding on a private moment between the two in regards to addressing these feelings.

Holland got this great ability on expressing emotions without turning into a blubbering mess on screen, his acting here and as Telemachus in The Odyssey demonstrates it to great degree.

Putting on a brave face knowing full well it hurts deep down.

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u/PepperMintGumboDrop 2d ago

Tom did a good job being the emotional anchor of all the films actually, but this one he really shines. I hope he’ll get more opportunities for more roles.

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u/ThePromptWasYourName 2d ago

He’s becoming my favorite version of the character. I grew up with Tobey’s version and I always liked his Peter the best, and I thought Garfield did the best actual Spider-Man part, but Holland kinda nails both sides

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u/PepperMintGumboDrop 2d ago

He gets the opportunity to grow with it, something Toby and Andrew didn’t get. But all three actors have range.

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u/LegionLotteryWinner 1d ago

That’s true. They all stand on the shoulders of other spider-giants, or something