SMRTR TechAug 5, 2026Ars Technica

Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good

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Tom Holland returns as an isolated Peter Parker in Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, facing loneliness, a power mutation, and a psionic villain—prioritizing character depth over spectacle.

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