NYT
Can the Gritty ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Save the Superhero Movie?
Friday, July 31, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day used a grounded narrative approach rather than the large-scale action sequences typical of recent superhero films. The film was released as box office performance for superhero movies has declined.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-movie.html