‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Just Locked In A Rotten Tomatoes Score That Has The Internet Buzzing
Marvel fans have been counting down the days until ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’ finally swings into theaters, and the anticipation has only grown louder with each passing week. The film marks Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as Peter Parker and reunites him with a cast that includes Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo and Jon Bernthal. With a wave of trailers, premiere photos and cast interviews flooding social media, the pressure has been building toward one big question, how would critics actually receive it.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie picks up four years after the events of ‘Spider-Man No Way Home,’ finding Peter isolated in a New York that no longer remembers who he is while he devotes himself fully to protecting the city. The film was written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers and produced by Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal and Avi Arad. The Los Angeles premiere brought out the full cast earlier this week, setting the stage for the review embargo to lift.
That embargo has now officially lifted, and the numbers are in. As shared by ScreenTime and confirmed across multiple outlets, ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’ has landed a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91 percent, earning the Certified Fresh badge as reviews continued rolling in throughout the day. That mark represents the highest score for a Marvel Cinematic Universe installment in five years, matching the kind of critical reception the franchise hasn’t seen since ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’
Holland himself has been candid about how different this chapter feels compared to his earlier Spider-Man films. Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere, the actor described the movie as more mature with a darker theme, calling it incredibly relatable to young people in an interview with Deadline. He went on to explain that the story leans into feelings of moving somewhere new and feeling alone, while sometimes overlooking the people who matter most.
Critics appear to agree that the emotional weight pays off. Reviewers have praised the film as a highlight of the franchise, calling it a remarkably coherent and often joyful film that offers real character growth. That said, the reception hasn’t been universally glowing. Variety was among the few major trades to push back, describing the film as an arduous adventure that tries too hard.
Even with some dissent, the score puts ‘Brand New Day’ in strong company alongside the rest of Holland’s trilogy, and fans online have already been comparing it to ‘Spider-Man Homecoming,’ ‘Far From Home’ and ‘No Way Home’ to see where it lands in the pecking order. With the film opening in theaters on July 31, box office trackers are watching closely to see whether audience turnout will match the critical praise.
Does a 91 percent Certified Fresh score change how you’re walking into ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’ this weekend, or were you already fully sold on Peter Parker’s next chapter?
