Spider-Man: Brand New Day, 2026, PG-13, 2 hr 25 min

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Age Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 145 minutes

Studio: Columbia Pictures / Marvel Studios / Pascal Pictures 

Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe / Spider-Man Franchise

Franchise Position: Spider-Man (Tom Holland) #4; MCU Spider-Man film #4

Even when the whole world forgets who he is, a true hero never forgets why he fights.

Ratings:

My Rating: 8.6/10 (average of major critic and audience scores)

The Dove Foundation: Not Rated

IMDb: 8.2/10 

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% (Critics) 

Metacritic: 84/100 (approximate consensus) 

TMDb: 8.6/10 (approximate) 

Plot Summary:

Four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker lives completely alone after Doctor Strange's spell erased him from everyone's memory. With no family, no friends who remember him, and no normal life to return to, Peter devotes himself entirely to protecting New York as Spider-Man.

As crime escalates, Peter begins experiencing dangerous physical and emotional changes while confronting a mysterious new villain unlike any he has faced before. Along the way he slowly reconnects with pieces of his former life and learns that being a hero sometimes means sacrificing personal happiness for the good of others. 

Critics Review:

Critics praised the film for returning to a more personal, character-driven story after the multiverse spectacle of No Way Home. Tom Holland's performance received widespread acclaim for portraying a lonely, mature Peter Parker struggling with isolation while remaining committed to doing what is right.

Reviewers highlighted the emotional storytelling, strong action sequences, and the balance between grounded drama and Marvel spectacle. Some critics felt the film introduced numerous future MCU storylines, but most agreed it successfully launched a new chapter for Spider-Man while remaining faithful to the character's core values. The film also became one of the biggest box-office openings in history. 

Christian Perspective:

Spider-Man continues to exemplify sacrificial service, humility, perseverance, courage, and personal responsibility. Peter repeatedly chooses to protect others even when it costs him relationships, comfort, and recognition. His famous principle—"with great power comes great responsibility"—closely reflects biblical teachings about using one's gifts to serve others rather than oneself.

The story emphasizes forgiveness, endurance through suffering, self-sacrifice, and hope in difficult circumstances. While the film contains fantasy violence and comic-book action, its central moral message encourages courage, compassion, and doing what is right even when no one is watching.

Family Friendliness:

Not recommended for families.

Although largely free of graphic content, the PG-13 rating reflects sustained superhero violence, intense action sequences, frightening villains, peril, and emotionally heavy themes. Older teens who enjoy Marvel films will likely handle the material well, but younger children may find several scenes frightening or emotionally intense.