Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review Roundup — Critics Applaud Tom Holland’s Action-Packed Comeback
Tom Holland returns as everyone’s favourite web-slinger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, bringing a fresh chapter filled with action, emotion and high expectations. Here’s what critics are saying about the Marvel blockbuster, from standout performances to the biggest hits.
PC: IndeWire
Times of India
“A story steeped in grief, loss, and self-discovery, Brand New Day dares to reshape the Spider-Man formula by placing humanity before heroics. While it does not always achieve the emotional resonance it reaches for, its willingness to explore a more mature and introspective version of Peter Parker makes it a bold step forward for the franchise.”
PC: The Business Standard
“Tom Holland and Zendaya's chemistry remains as organic as ever, but it is Holland's physical and emotional evolution as an actor that truly anchors the film. Peter Parker undergoing hormonal changes feels meta, reflecting his own transition from adolescence into adulthood. His sharper features, sculpted physique, and effortless screen presence mirror Peter's transformation.”
PC: Den of Geek
FlickDirect
“As one of 2026's most anticipated feature films, Spider-Man: Brand New Day certainly doesn't disappoint. It has plenty of action mixed with tender and heartbreaking moments, giving the movie a blend of emotion and adrenaline. There are also plenty of hilarious scenes and lines of dialogue that add to the entertainment. The core trio of Holland, Batalon, and Zendaya, whom audiences have watched grow up over the past decade, once again takes center stage. Holland once again delivers a strong performance as Spider-Man, and the ending leaves plenty of room for Peter Parker's story to continue. Hopefully, we will be seeing more of this version of the character in the future.”
PC: Mashable
India Today
“Tom Holland has arguably never been better. His Peter is older, quieter and visibly carrying the weight of choices that cannot be undone. Brand New Day finally allows Peter Parker to carry the weight of his own story. It may take a little while to find its footing, but once it does, it delivers some of the franchise’s most inventive action, its most emotionally honest moments and a reminder that Spider-Man has always been at his best when the mask comes off.”
