\n\tIt\u2019s finally here, and judging by initial reactions, it\u2019s going to be a monster hit.<\/p>\n
\n\tSony and Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man<\/a>: Brand New Day held its glitzy, star-packed world premiere at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Monday night, and not long after the screening ended, the first reactions began to flood social media.<\/p>\n \n\tDestin Daniel Cretton<\/a>\u2018s Brand New Day is the fourth standalone Spider-Man film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe<\/a> \u2014 as well as the 38th film overall in the MCU<\/a> \u2014 and picks up the action after 2021\u2019s near $2 billion-grossing Spider-Man: No Way Home. The films once again are led by Tom Holland<\/a> as Peter Parker\/Spider-Man, as well as Zendaya<\/a> as Michelle \u201cMJ\u201d Jones-Watson and Jacob Batalon as Peter\u2019s best friend Ned Leeds.<\/p>\n \n\tThe MCU\u2019s Jon Bernthal\u2019s Frank Castle\/Punisher, Michael Mando\u2019s Mac Gargan\/Scorpion and Mark Ruffalo\u2019s Bruce Banner\/Hulk also appear in the film. New cast members include Severance\u2018s Tramell Tillman and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink<\/a>, the latter of whom is playing an unknown character which has led to feverish speculation online.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cKeeping what Sadie\u2019s doing under wraps, you\u2019ll honestly understand when you see the movie. The movie is a better movie if you don\u2019t know certain things,\u201d Cretton said in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>. <\/p>\n \n\tThe plot of Brand New Day follows the end of No Way Home, with the world \u2014 including MJ and Ned \u2014 having forgotten who Peter Parker is. Four years on, Peter is still protecting New York City as Spider-Man and he links up with street vigilante the Punisher to take on the likes of the Scorpion, all while his own powers undergo a new evolution. <\/p>\n \n\tBrand New Day is written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who both co-wrote the other Holland Spider-Man films, including Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). The film is produced Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad and Rachel O\u2019Connor. The film is part of Phase Six of the MCU and is followed by December\u2019s Avengers: Doomsday in the Marvel continuity.<\/p>\n \n\tFull critics reviews for Brand New Day are embargoed till July 28, the movie hits theaters on July 31. Below see a selection of the early social media reaction to the film posted on Monday evening.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t mind me. I\u2019m just sitting here crying after watching #SpidermanBrandNewDay<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s 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. pic.twitter.com\/5dHvcF58Sk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n My flabber has been ghasted. I loved #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a>! 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\u2019re going to be talking about it for a while. I was floored by how well\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/lO0I9thr3m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Hlav\u00e1\u010d (@adamhlavac) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is a much more cerebral followup than the crowd pleasing No Way Home. It\u2019s Tom Holland\u2019s best performance as Peter Parker and the best Spider-Man movie since Raimi\u2019s SPIDER-MAN 2. Also the costume finally looks incredible #spidermanbrandnewday<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n It really is a brand new day for Peter Parker as Destin Daniel Cretton takes over for Jon Watts in the director\u2019s chair for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. Cretton brings a more grounded, back-to-basics approach to the beloved web-slinger, making this fourth standalone film feel like\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/d3DNxiyBHA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Spider-Man: Brand New Day is an ambitious, mature take on Peter Parker, finally trusting him to (mostly) stand on his own. Cretton crafts excellent scenes of Spidey’s powers, and the emotional beats rank among the MCU’s best. Easily Tom Holland’s most varied, confident MCU work. pic.twitter.com\/FQDCM9sXcR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brandon Lewis (@blewis1103) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Peter Parker is changing, and so is the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise. #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is the most emotional, most mature and most atmospheric installment in the franchise. It’ll meet your expectations in some places and defy them in others. pic.twitter.com\/iA0XsLl9rL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is absolutely fantastic. Far and away a favorite of the recent MCU installments.<\/p>\n It\u2019s largely about the importance of work-life balance and community, and, OH MY, do writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers ensure those ideas hit hard. Can\u2019t believe how\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/84rlnO6nl7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is not only Tom Holland’s best Spider-Man movie, it’s one of the best Spider-Man films period.<\/p>\n Super emotional and heartfelt, packed with unforgettable moments and an amazing direction, it perfectly captures what makes Peter Parker such an enduring hero. I\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/HHLJHfDrd1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Saw Spider-Man Brand New Day tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. Felt like a throwback to the kind of effortlessly charming and entertaining movie that defined the golden era of the MCU. Excited to check it out again this weekend.<\/p>\n \u2014 Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpidermanBrandNewDay<\/a> is an absolute thrill ride that is bumpy along the way. Destin Daniel Cretton brings us a side of the webslinger we haven’t seen explored since Raimi in Spider-Man 2. Holland is given a chance to share beautiful one-on-one moments with everyone on screen 1\/2 pic.twitter.com\/Weo789fsqT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Thomas (@WATmovies_Matt) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is the Spider-Man movie WE\u2019VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. Destin Daniel Cretton delivers a purely Spidey focused story that swings the franchise in a fresh, mature new direction. It\u2019s the superhero film of THIS GENERATION and Tom Holland\u2019s best outing yet. pic.twitter.com\/2vdXTHmdug<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Daniel Baptista \u2022 The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n My reaction to Spider-Man Brand New Day \u2014 no spoilers don\u2019t worry!<\/p>\n An emotionally meaty dwelling on loneliness and suppressing what we truly are. With incredible stunts, VFX, and coloring, it\u2019s the best looking Spider-Man film since the Raimi era. The webbing has never been\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hK9MpIaWRv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Erik Voss (@eavoss) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Destin Daniel Cretton’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day injects a ferocious energy into Spidey’s latest adventure, delivering all the thrills you’d expect from a Tom Holland Spider-Man movie while feeling deeper, more thoughtful and more mature than the previous trilogy. <\/p>\n That\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ejzaeoVape<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderMan<\/a> Brand New Day is a mixed bag. It evokes the very best and the very worst of Sam Raimi\u2019s Spider-Man trilogy. The first 20 minutes are quintessential comic book Spidey and do for Spider-Man what the first 20 minutes of Matt Reeves\u2019 The Batman did for Batman. The film\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Ou2HbF3Wlh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The HoloFiles \u2013 Movie\/TV News & Reviews (@theholofiles) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Review embargo on Tuesday morning. <\/p>\n But I can say\u2026 this is, with due respect to 3 very good directors, the best directed Spider-Man movie today. Destin Daniel Cretton delivers a movie that feels less like IP \u2013 as broad as the action is \u2013 and more like a movie. Very impressive.<\/p>\n \u2014 David Poland (@DavidPoland) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> definitely has some thrilling action sequences that are very well shot, thankfully, and some solid emotional character moments. My review sometime tomorrow.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gene Park \ud83d\udd1c OTAKON (@GenePark) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> might be the best live-action film since Spider-Man 2. A patient, character-driven blockbuster that humanizes Holland’s Peter more than ever. Significant action and significant emotion. pic.twitter.com\/hacx5zSYCr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\ude45\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude63 \ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude68\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude63 (@JohnMovieWatch) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Definitely an improvement from the last two. Very very messy but still very fun. Kinda disappointing that the Spidey villains are more like afterthoughts here.<\/p>\n Holland and Bernthal are so great together, that should have been the whole movie. https:\/\/t.co\/r1vXDyfhAS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is an emotional triumph. A juggernaut of a film that truly feels like a comic book come to life.<\/p>\n Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is at the top of his game. Jon Bernthal’s Punisher shines on the big screen. No need to stress about too many villains. Man, it’s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/4SHggQHkNR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pamela Gores (@pamelagores) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY \u2014 Marvel dials back the multiverse tedium for a grounded Spider-Man tale that\u2019s back to the grungy city roots of the comic book hero we knew and loved. Tom Holland finally nails the sarcasm, angst and love hassles of Spidey\/Peter Parker as Stan Lee\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/EuliPdmkqo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Peter Howell \ud83d\udd8a (@peterhowellfilm) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Spider-Man: Brand New Day simply FEELS like Spider-Man stories should. Grounded, earnest, and fun, with a strong moral core. Tom Holland reminds audiences why his Peter Parker is so beloved, and Jon Bernthal is a huge standout\u2014letting The Punisher be funny was a fantastic choice. pic.twitter.com\/FeOTNsHpvQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gillian Blum (@GillianBlum) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Brand New Day is a banger. I\u2019d say second-best Spider-Man movie after Raimi\u2019s Spider-Man 2<\/p>\n \u2014 Brian Hiatt (@hiattb) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Spider-Man: Brand New Day somehow manages to top No Way Home as my new favorite Spider-Man film and the best Marvel movie to date. The secret sauce with this one is the emotional weight of the screenplay. You really feel the pain and sorrow that Peter is feeling and the scenes\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Ox8jIR4IpL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Just saw Spider-Man: Brand New Day. <\/p>\n It\u2019s the most \u201cOMG THEY ACTUALLY NAILED THE SPIRIT OF SPIDER-MAN IN LIVE ACTION,\u201d movie since The Amazing Spider-Man 2, except it\u2019s not a BAD movie and it is actually AWESOME. <\/p>\n This is a tweet for people that know me. <\/p>\n This movie RULES. pic.twitter.com\/nFp3X6Aes1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tim Gettys (@TimGettys) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> swings high as one of the MCU\u2019s strongest films yet. Awesome camerawork, stunning visuals, heartfelt performances, and surprises that genuinely land. It captures everything that makes Spider-Man special while pushing the character forward. pic.twitter.com\/4KEcaUixO8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 alex \ud83d\udc7d (@alexkokz) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is the most grounded, emotional, and mature Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man story the MCU has delivered.<\/p>\n This is the Spider-Man movie fans have been waiting for. A relatable story about grief, loneliness, and the burden of pushing yourself too far, not\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/35VI5xgC63<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nibbles & Flicks (@NibblesNFlix) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is easily the best Spider-Man movie yet. Incredible action, real emotional stakes, huge surprises, and Peter & Frank steal every scene together. This is THE summer movie of the year! Tom Holland and Sadie Sink are incredible in this film! pic.twitter.com\/6o96kUoWwW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is exactly the refresher Marvel needed. Tom Holland has never been better and the Spidey-Punisher pairing is pure gold. Destin Daniel Cretton outdoes himself, but the script is the real superhero- thrilling, heartfelt and confidently character driven. pic.twitter.com\/HjxUeVO59n<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kevin Verma (@KevOnFilm) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a>, Peter Parker finds himself in need of a helping hand as he fights to keep his forgotten identity from succumbing to a grab-bag script of MCU growing pains. Certainly not amazing nor spectacular, but maybe the funniest Takis commercial ever produced. pic.twitter.com\/1xWuZxljLJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eric Marchen (@EM6211) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpidermanBrandNewDay<\/a>: Folks, Marvel has made a Real Movie\u2122 for the third time since 2018. Basically the PS5 games brought to life, and EXTREMELY Matrix: Reloaded-coded (complimentary). The best of the MCU Spidey films by a mile, and Tom Holland’s best effort as Peter Parker pic.twitter.com\/bEeJxhWpdr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeremy Mathai (@Somthin_Tookish) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is amazing. Major beats weave together in a shockingly cohesive way for a comic movie of this scale. It\u2019s about charting a future for Spidey \u2013 less focus on nostalgia (e.g. No Way Home). Finally a great NYC Spidey MCU movie! #Spidermanbrandnewday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Cg9mYXQJVh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Drew Munhausen (@drewmunhausen) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpidermanBrandNewDay<\/a> may be the most Marvel Marvel movie I\u2019ve ever marveled. Destin Daniel Cretton honors beloved #Spiderman<\/a> media \u2013 especially Raimi- to create something soulful + thrilling. Hulk, Punisher deliver. Big reveal lives up. The best of the Tom Holland spidey series pic.twitter.com\/3fstVjrszd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brandon Pope TV (@BpopeTV) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is truly a special watch. You really understand why Spider-Man is such an important character after watching. The way it navigates mental health and friendship is so well done. A really fun, emotional and beautiful time at the cinema \ud83e\udd79<\/p>\n \u2014 Cam Walsh (@CamWalsh27) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #spidermanbrandnewday<\/a> is Tom Holland\u2019s Spidey at his absolute best\u2026 Peter\u2019s struggles here, in the vein of Tobey\u2019s in SM2, are as emotionally resonant as they have ever been. This is far and away his most personal journey. It also features the BEST action we have ever seen from\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TLjVaZEY0W<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Austin Burke (@theBurk3nator) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n I\u2019m under embargo for #SpiderMan<\/a><\/p>\n Going to post my review at 9am est<\/p>\n Do I\u2026 maybe have a favorite new movie for the year?!?! It\u2019s a tight race\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/helloimjlaw\/status\/2081969082467815739?s=20\n<\/p>\n #spidermanbrandnewday<\/a> is so damn good. It’s heartfelt & so well written as well as the pacing. The VFX and action is spectacular \u2014 like it didn’t feel like a video game like the past. It does give us more questions than answers for the future. #spiderman<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Laura \u0e25\u0e2d\u0e23’\u0e32 \u52b3\u62c9 \ud83c\udf65 (@lsirikul) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is SPECTACULAR & proves there\u2019s still plenty of fresh web to spin. It\u2019s a personal, grounded story that dives into darker themes while channeling the energy of the Insomniac games through its slick style & exhilarating combat. A SENSATIONAL new chapter! pic.twitter.com\/v971JZhBrC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shahbaz \ud83c\udfac The Movie Podcast (@shayhbaz) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Spider-Man Brand New Day was exhilarating. The twist reveal was amazing. And those POV web-slinging sequences were super fun. The story this time was extra powerful, it went straight for the jugular. This may well have been the best Spider-Man movie ever. #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3tYa5JytuC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rama’s Screen (@RamasScreen) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpidermanBrandNewDay<\/a> is fantastic, no notes. Top tier action! Love how deep the story goes into the consequences of Peter\u2019s choice (from NWH) and how it affects his life as Peter and as Spider-Man. Definitely some tearjerker moment in there. Felt like a mini Avengers film. pic.twitter.com\/aRXpXbfDPW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a>! An instant top-ten MCU film for me. Cretton delivers with dynamic action and a surprisingly layered journey for Peter. It takes the classic \u201cbroke and lonely\u201d trope and makes it the emotional core of the film. Why do we want this for a hero so selfless? pic.twitter.com\/YzxCtTnZOZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 adam! (@adumbsandler) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Spider-Man Brand New Day is the best live-action film in the franchise. Destin Cretton reinvents Spidey into the street level relatable hero he was meant to be with NYC * stakes that feel real. Tom Holland feels reinvigorated in the best written & exciting Spidey film #spiderman<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZFpXiCH0bz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cult Classics (@CultClassicsAZ) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> runs a little too long as it juggles several storylines, but it’s a fine enough Spider-Man adventure that does show him being a friendly-neighbourhood hero dealing with his own issues, a few of which even call to mind the Raimi films. pic.twitter.com\/9f6ceF4bxi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Stefan Ellison (@MisterCoat) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> reminded me why the story of Spider-Man resonates w\/ me so much. He’s hope. But he’s also painfully human so bring tissues \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n Also the Tom\/Zendaya chemistry was rom-com levels. And we need more Punisher in everything. And Sadie Sink\u2026 just wow! Liza too! pic.twitter.com\/68jgm3htfs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lyra Hale \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\u270d\ud83c\udffc (@MsLyraHale) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Really enjoyed ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. Director Destin Daniel Cretton understood the assignment. Emotional stuff really hit, and not always undercut by humor. The jokes made also landed too. Character additions all worked great, toed “overstuffed” line but didn’t cross it. pic.twitter.com\/KjzCdpIOc5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeff D. Lowe (@JeffDLowe) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> is easily my favorite Holland-led Spider-Man movie. It isn\u2019t CGI goop or a bunch of fan-service nonsense. It\u2019s exciting, emotional, and the best-looking MCU movie in a long time.<\/p>\n Really good stuff. Had a blast! pic.twitter.com\/p4NAkd7yMO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kevin Wozniak (@kevflix) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a solid new entry for Marvel. The story and themes of loneliness, change, and friendship all hit incredibly hard. It\u2019s a bit overstuffed with too much going on at points. Sadie Sink\u2019s story is the most weighty and shocking. #SpiderManBrandNewDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QO6EKTkgXC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hunter Bolding (@HunterBVideo) July 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
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