The Marvel Cinematic Universe is resuming its big-screen stories this summer.
Ever since Spider-Man: No Way Home concluded in 2021, fans have been eager to find out what happens next with Tom Holland’s Peter Parker within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As Phase 6 of the MCU nears its end in 2027, Spider-Man is returning for a new story that promises to be one of his most different adventures yet.
This week marks the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, following a large marketing push. Early reviews are now coming in from members of the press who have already seen the highly anticipated summer film.
Okay, as a huge Marvel fan, I’m telling you, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the best Spider-Man movie we’ve gotten so far. What really struck me is how real it felt – it’s totally connected to the wider MCU, but the story itself is surprisingly down-to-earth. It’s all about the characters and what they’re going through, and the stakes feel genuinely high. Honestly, it’s the kind of movie all superhero films should be aiming for.
Laura Sirikul from Forbes really loved the new Spider-Man! She praised the story as being genuinely moving and well-written, with a great pace. She also thought the visual effects and action sequences were fantastic – a big improvement over feeling like a video game, as some previous installments did. While enjoying it, she noted that the movie leaves viewers with more questions than answers about what’s next for Spider-Man.
Brandon Pope calls the new Spider-Man movie, ‘#SpidermanBrandNewDay’, the most genuinely Marvel movie he’s ever seen. He praises director Destin Daniel Cretton for paying tribute to classic Spider-Man, particularly Sam Raimi’s films, creating a film that’s both heartfelt and exciting. He also highlights strong performances from Hulk and Punisher, and says the major reveal is satisfying. Overall, he considers it the best installment in the Tom Holland Spider-Man series.
Christopher Gallardo from Nerdtropolis praises Spider-Man: Brand New Day, calling it “sensational.” He highlights the strong storyline by Destin Daniel Cretton, the nuanced performances from Tom Holland and Zendaya, and the film’s enjoyable surprises. #SpiderManBrandNewDay
Denny O’Leary from the Independent Film Critics of America calls this the best Spider-Man film yet, praising its visuals – comparing them to the PlayStation game and strong elements of The Amazing Spider-Man 2. More importantly, he highlights the movie’s emotional core, focusing on themes of loss and the importance of human connection. O’Leary notes that the film delivers on fans’ requests for a more vulnerable Peter Parker, with Tom Holland giving what he considers his strongest performance to date. The movie finally shows Spider-Man facing real consequences for his actions, opting for a grounded, personal story over large-scale multiverse adventures; it’s about Peter learning to help himself. While the plot is somewhat complex and one character briefly slows things down, O’Leary believes the filmmakers clearly listened to fan feedback and poured passion into the project. Ultimately, this Spider-Man feels relatable because it emphasizes that even heroes need a supportive community.
Sean Chandler really enjoyed the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie, calling it the mature, New York-focused Spider-Man film he’d been hoping for. He especially liked the dynamic between Spider-Man and the Punisher, and praised the movie’s surprising twists. While he felt it tried to do a little too much, he left the theater very pleased and believes fans will be too!
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel’s Phase 6 will conclude its focus on individual heroes. Marvel Studios plans to reunite the Avengers on December 18th with Avengers: Doomsday, and then continue the story with Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. It’s currently unknown if Tom Holland will return as Spider-Man for either of these team-up movies.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in theaters on July 31.
2026-07-28 08:08