Following the tremendous box-office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, filmmaker Jon Watts has been facing unexpected backlash from Marvel fans. How Brand New Day reignited debate over Jon Watts’ Spider-Man filmsSpider-Man: Brand New Day portrays Peter Parker in a more grounded and emotional story set in New York. That approach has led fans to re-evaluate Jon Watts’ Spider-Man movies. Despite the criticism, Jon Watts’ trilogy remains Marvel’s biggest successes. Brand New Day may have ignited a debate among fans, but it doesn’t ignore the impact of Jon Watts’ films on Spider-Man’s journey.