When I walked out of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, I thought Spider-Man looked faster, smoother, more nimble and even more creative in combat. Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton looked to one of the most beloved Spider-Man adaptations ever made for inspiration. For longtime fans of Insomniac's Spider-Man games, the connection goes beyond casual gaming sessions. Holland explained that the game's stylish combat directly shaped how his version of Spider-Man finishes fights in the film. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into theaters on July 31, fans now know one of the biggest secrets behind the movie's awesome action sequences.