Spider-Man Reviews: Here are the first reactions to Brand New Day
In addition, there's already a box office forecast that's quite something
The theatrical release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is just around the corner. Before the first in-depth reviews are published, initial reactions have already been posted on social media following a screening of the film for members of the U.S. press. And the early feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
The new Marvel adventure is being described by some as grounded and character-driven. Some are calling it Tom Holland's best Spidey performance, if not the best "Spider-Man" movie ever. Below, we'll show you a selection of social media posts in which film critics express their enthusiastic opinions.
Here's what critics are saying about Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Daniel Baptista is one of those who highlights Holland's performance. And he doesn't hold back on praise in other areas either:
"#SpiderManBrandNewDay is the Spider-Man movie WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. Destin Daniel Cretton delivers a purely Spidey focused story that swings the franchise in a fresh, mature new direction. It's the superhero film of THIS GENERATION and Tom Holland's best outing yet."
Adam Hlaváč is also raving about it:
"I loved #SpiderManBrandNewDay! 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."
Mike Ryan compares "Brand New Day" to previous "Spider-Man" adaptations:
"SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is a much more cerebral followup than the crowd pleasing No Way Home. It's Tom Holland's best performance as Peter Parker and the best Spider-Man movie since Raimi's SPIDER-MAN 2. Also the costume finally looks incredible."
Our colleagues at Global Box Office evaluate the film's quality not only in relation to previous "Spider-Man" adaptations but also within the superhero genre as a whole, writing:
"Surely the best comic book movie since The Dark Knight."
Germain Lussier is apparently so taken with the film that it even brought him to tears. At least, that's what he implies in his review:
"Don't mind me. I'm just sitting here crying after watching #SpidermanBrandNewDay. 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."
Brand New Day: A huge box office success is on the horizon
In addition to the initial positive reactions, it's already becoming clear that the new Spidey movie will be a massive box office hit. Global Box Office reports that "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" could open with a worldwide gross of over 800 million U.S. dollars in its first weekend. So far, this has only been surpassed by the blockbuster "Avengers: Endgame," which kicked off 2019 with a staggering 1.2 billion U.S. dollars.
In "Brand New Day," true to its title, a completely new chapter begins in Peter Parker's life. That's because the people around him have forgotten that he even exists. Even those who are closest to his heart. You'll soon be able to see for yourselves on the big screen how Peter deals with this extraordinary situation and whether the film actually lives up to what the initial reactions promise. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" hits theaters on July 31, 2026. Our KinoCheck META review will also be published then: In it, you'll find out what we think of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and how the film is being received by critics beyond the initial reactions. To get in the mood for the new Marvel adventure, you can watch the latest trailer here:
