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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shows a superhero’s life is only one half of a fictional character
['Alex Elbaz']
The Minnesota Daily
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into theaters on July 31 and shattered box office records by bringing in more than $930 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” excels at showing that there’s someone underneath the hero’s mask.
It’s a refreshing narrative choice that proves a great Spider-Man film can be built on personal stakes and not constant threats.
Ultimately, the greatest triumph of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is how it preserves the heavy emotional stakes of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” without tarnishing that film’s impact.
By using that finale as a foundation instead of a roadblock, “Brand New Day” becomes a rewarding continuation that feels justified.