Spider-Man: Brand New Day wisely goes in the opposite direction, and in doing so delivers one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s strongest and most emotionally satisfying entries in years. Picking up after the devastating conclusion of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is living with the consequences of Doctor Strange’s spell. Even when Brand New Day indulges in Marvel-sized action, it never loses sight of the people caught in the middle of it. In an era where superhero films often mistake scale for significance, Spider-Man: Brand New Day understands that the most compelling battles are often the personal ones. FOUR STARS (OUT OF FIVE)Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now screening in Australian theatres, before opening in the United States on July 31st, 2026.