‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ FIRST Review: Tom Holland Delivers Top Action In This 'Thrilling' Film

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is all set to hit theatres on July 31. While fans are eagerly waiting to watch the Tom Holland starrer, a special screening of the film was recently held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Following the screening, several journalists took to their respective social media handles to share their reviews of the film. These early reviews suggest that Tom Holland’s Spider Man will be a treat for action lovers and a delight to watch.

Talking about the film, Fandango correspondent Erik Davis shared on X, “That maturity extends beyond the story to the action, with Cretton crafting some of my favorite Spider-Man fight sequences of the Holland era. Part detective story, part psychological thriller, part buddy comedy (the Spider-Man/Punisher

banter is so much fun), it stretches in exciting new directions before becoming a genuine love letter to the fans. When you see it, you’ll get it.”

He also mentioned that director Destin Daniel Cretton’s sequel “feels deeper, more thoughtful and more mature than the previous trilogy.”

Critic Wendy Lee Szany also shared her views on the film and praised it for delivering “top-tier action”. “#SpidermanBrandNewDay is fantastic, no notes. Top tier action! Love how deep the story goes into the consequences of Peter’s choice (from NWH) and how it affects his life as Peter and as Spider-Man. Definitely some tearjerker moment in there. Felt like a mini Avengers film,” she wrote.

TV host and entertainment journalist Brandon Pope also wrote, “‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘ may be the most Marvel Marvel movie I’ve ever marveled. Destin Daniel Cretton honors beloved Spider-Man media — especially Raimi — to create something soulful + thrilling. Hulk, Punisher deliver. Big reveal lives up. The best of the Tom Holland Spidey series.”

Praising Tom Holland’s performance in the movie, film critic Peter Howell said, “He finally nails the sarcasm, angst and love hassles of Spidey/Peter Parker as Stan Lee first envisioned the character.”

“The film negotiates the emotional landmines left by ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ five years ago while a seriously scary villain emerges in the person of a malevolent telepath. Solid support from Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo and ‘Stranger Things’ star Sadie Sink,” Peter added.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day picks up the narrative 4 years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). The official synopsis outlines a new phase in Peter Parker’s journey, stating: “It’s a brand new day for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves—a powerful villain no one can even see.”

The film features the return of several key cast members alongside new additions to the franchise. Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, with Zendaya returning as MJ and Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds. Jon Bernthal joins as Frank Castle / The Punisher, while Mark Ruffalo returns as Bruce Banner / Hulk, expanding the film’s superhero ensemble. Sadie Sink also joins the cast in a yet-to-be-revealed role.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will release in India on July 30. The film will arrive in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.