'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Receives Praise From Critics in First Reviews
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Receives Praise From Critics in First Reviews
Richard ChachowskiTue, July 28, 2026 at 1:40 PM UTC
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As audiences look ahead to the imminent release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, critics are sharing their initial thoughts on the latest chapter in Tom Holland's Spider-Man-related adventures inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, multiple early critics have chimed in to share their praise for the newest addition to the MCU, calling Brand New Day a welcome contribution to the overarching superhero franchise.
"My flabber has been ghasted," shared critic Adam Hlaváč. "Destin Daniel Cretton and Tom Holland put their hearts and souls into this thing, and it pays off HUGE! This movie is going to be massive and we’re going to be talking about it for a while. I was floored by how well everything is balanced - emotion, humor, action, practical vs visual effects, score, and the cinematography. This felt so handmade, even with some of the massive set pieces and is filled to the top with heart. This was absolutely worth the wait. More soon!"
"Don’t mind me. I’m just sitting here crying after watching #SpidermanBrandNewDay," added Germain Lussier. "It’s a massive movie that balances like 5 different through lines in equal measure, each better than the last. It can feel a little overwhelming but it all comes together so beautifully it works."
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In particular, most critics felt the movie did a great job fleshing out Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker, basing the character in real-world emotion that allowed for a natural progression from the events of No Way Home.
"It really is a brand new day for Peter Parker as Destin Daniel Cretton takes over for Jon Watts in the director’s chair for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY," deemed Matt Neglia. "Cretton brings a more grounded, back-to-basics approach to the beloved web-slinger, making this fourth standalone film feel like both a fresh reset and a necessary evolution for the character, giving Tom Holland the space to find new depths in his continually pitch-perfect performance."
Starring Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando and Mark Ruffalo, Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31.
This story was originally published by Parade on Jul 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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