Spider-Man Brand New Day

Reviews hail the latest Spider-Man film as a stronger Marvel return with big box-office hopes.

•Consensus

Staggering amount ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ could make in its opening weekend as critics shower praise

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Summary

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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the fourth Tom Holland solo Spider-Man film from Sony and Marvel Studios, opens in theaters July 31 with projections for a three-day domestic debut that could rank among the largest in box-office history. The PG-13 film runs 145 minutes and follows Peter Parker after the memory-erasing spell at the end of 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” leaves MJ and Ned unaware of him. Reviews highlight a more isolated, older Peter and continued roles for Zendaya’s MJ and Jacob Batalon’s Ned.

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What the analysis & opinion pieces argue

Strong Spider-Man Return

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” succeeds as a high-quality Spider-Man movie and a welcome return for Marvel’s most reliable film series. Its action, emotional growth, and careful handling of Peter Parker show Marvel can still make superhero stories that feel fresh and affecting.