‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Achieves Impressive IMDb Score That Surprises Fans

Superhero fatigue has dominated discussions around Marvel in recent years, with even loyal fans admitting they’ve become more selective about which releases deserve their time and money. In this context, Tom Holland’s fourth solo adventure as Spider-Man had significant expectations riding on it.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ takes place years after ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ following Peter Parker as he navigates life in complete isolation after erasing himself from the memories of those he loves. He’s dedicated to crime-fighting in a New York that no longer remembers his name, while facing a new threat and dealing with the emotional burden of watching MJ and Ned move on without him.

Now that the film is available to audiences, the early feedback on IMDb is turning heads. The film’s official ratings page currently displays an impressive score of 8.2 out of 10, based on over 13,000 user votes, a figure that positions it comfortably among the top-rated entries in the entire Spider-Man franchise.

Such a score is no coincidence, with much of the praise directed at how personal director Destin Daniel Cretton made the narrative. In an interview with ScreenRant, Cretton described Peter as “imperfect, clumsy with his words, makes a lot of mistakes,” yet always striving to do right by those around him. He explained that this iteration of the character feels disconnected, even while surrounded by millions in the city.

This emotional thread seems to resonate deeply with viewers. Critics have echoed similar thoughts, with reviews suggesting it ranks among the best Spider-Man films to date, commending how the movie addresses Peter’s loneliness and personal relationships with the same significance most blockbusters reserve for larger-than-life stakes.

However, the film isn’t without its critics. Some reviewers have pointed out that the stakes feel relatively small by Marvel standards, and that the film leans more towards introspection than spectacle compared to Holland’s previous three films.

Still, the overall response suggests that this trade-off is benefiting the film rather than hindering it. Fans who have followed Peter’s journey since ‘No Way Home’ appear to be responding positively to his struggle with the consequences of his sacrifice, rather than simply moving on as franchise films often do.

The supporting cast surrounding Holland has also received significant praise for the film’s emotional depth, with Zendaya’s MJ and Jacob Batalon’s Ned grounding Peter’s fractured existence. Additionally, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk bring MCU strength to the ensemble. Sadie Sink’s enigmatic role, speculated to be linked to the X-Men universe, has also sparked considerable discussion among fans analyzing the film’s twists.

An IMDb average of 8.2 so early in a film’s release is noteworthy, especially for a franchise that has experienced its share of ups and downs on user review platforms in recent years. Whether this score remains stable as more votes come in over the following days is yet to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that ‘Brand New Day’ has struck a chord with viewers.

For a character who has spent his cinematic journey defined by his sacrifices for others, seeing audiences embrace his loneliest chapter feels like a fitting full-circle moment. It also raises the stakes for whatever Marvel has in store next for Holland’s Peter Parker, now that the door has been left wide open.

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