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Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton · 145 min

A fun, easy-to-follow Marvel entry that steps away from the multiverse, with a darker edge than the earlier Holland films.

Jeff Ward

4/5

Matt Ward

4/5

Rewatchability 3/5

Discussed on Episode 1: Spider-man, Odyssey, and Top 5 Best Pictures · Jump to 09:56

Matt

As someone who hasn't loved Marvel's post-Endgame multiverse phase, Matt liked that Brand New Day moves away from it. It still deals with the consequences, but the focus is elsewhere, and the story moves along well. He enjoyed the more mature Peter Parker story, having the Hulk in the mix, and the new characters. His one regret is that the original supporting cast who brought the humor and chemistry to the first three films only get a handful of scenes, while the Punisher dominates the second and third acts. On rewatchability, he'd give it a three: something to put on in the background.

Jeff

Jeff found it entertaining and easy to follow, even without the earlier films fresh in his mind. He didn't realize the character named Frank was the Punisher until reading reviews afterward. For him, a five would need more plot depth, something closer to an Oscar-worthy drama. As a fun movie, it earns a solid four, and it ends on quite a cliffhanger for Peter's personal life.

Family movie night

Noticeably darker than the previous three Tom Holland films. The language gets strong once the Punisher arrives, enough that Matt's twelve-year-old didn't appreciate it.