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Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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Retro GamerVery positive

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to IMAX very soon after missing out thanks to The Odyssey

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to IMAX screens in the US starting August 7, with tickets on sale August 4. The film has already achieved significant success in IMAX internationally, grossing $23 million in Japan, South Korea, and China. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond expressed optimism about the film's continued performance in the format, noting the strong year for cinema bolstered by both this film and The Odyssey.

GamespotVery positive

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Wins Over Hideo Kojima, Then Conquers The Box Office

The new Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie achieved a massive global box office opening of $927 million, with $355 million domestically, making it the biggest opening of the year. Legendary game director Hideo Kojima praised the film's themes of loneliness and isolation, noting its fresh approach. The movie also drew inspiration from Insomniac's Spider-Man games, incorporating elements like the "Fresh Start" suit and combat finishers.

Retro GamerVery positive

Hideo Kojima is a big fan of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, calling it " fresh and entertaining" at a time when "sincere filmmaking is starting to feel precarious"

Game developer Hideo Kojima expressed his admiration for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, describing it as "fresh and entertaining" and a bold move in an era of precarious filmmaking. He highlighted the movie's clever structure in depicting Peter Parker's loneliness and its success in testing the limits of a major franchise.

Retro GamerVery positive

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man 2 swing into Steam's Top 10 best-selling games list following Brand New Day's $927m opening weekend haul

Following the massive box office success of the movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', Insomniac Games' titles 'Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered' and 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' have seen a significant surge in sales, climbing into Steam's Top 10 best-selling games list. The movie's popularity, combined with discounts and a new in-game costume, is credited with driving players to purchase the games.

Retro GamerNeutral

Spider-Man: Brand New Day designer explains where those Mister Negative rumors came from

A designer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has clarified the origin of rumors suggesting the villain Mister Negative would appear in the film. The devil symbol seen on a tank during filming was a production request, not a direct tease of the character. The article also notes other Easter eggs, including villain stickers on a laptop.

Retro GamerNegative

Wonder Man showrunner reacts to cancellation and is just as confused as you are: "I had written the first episode…

Showrunner Andrew Guest expressed his confusion and disappointment regarding the sudden cancellation of the Marvel series Wonder Man, even after it had been renewed for a second season. Despite speculation linking the cancellation to the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and director Destin Daniel Cretton's schedule, Guest stated that no movie is in the works and that the decision was made internally by Disney and Marvel for reasons that remain unclear.

Retro GamerPositive

Kevin Feige says Spider-Man: Brand New Day's villain was originally "a very obscure character nobody has ever…

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that the villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was initially an obscure character before a significant change led to the inclusion of Jean Grey. Feige discussed the development process, noting input from Tom Holland and producer Emily Fawn, which ultimately resulted in Sadie Sink's casting as Jean Grey.

Retro GamerVery positive

Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend of all time globally, and may beat Avengers: Endgame…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved the second-highest global opening weekend of all time, earning $927 million and potentially surpassing Avengers: Endgame's domestic record. The film has been met with critical acclaim, with a review calling it Marvel Studios' strongest standalone outing since Avengers: Endgame.

EGamers.ioVery positive

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shatters Endgame’s six-year-old opening day record

Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved the largest domestic opening day in history, grossing $168 million and surpassing Avengers: Endgame's six-year-old record. Sony projects the film to potentially break Endgame's opening weekend record as well. The movie's strong performance follows significant box office successes earlier in the year for titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Toy Story 5.

Blues NewsNegative

Saturday Metaverse

A leak has surfaced regarding 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', with the article humorously noting the owner of X's resources. Separately, YouTube is reportedly cracking down on ASMR content.

Retro GamerVery positive

I really didn't think The Punisher was going to work in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but I was so wrong

This article analyzes the surprising success of The Punisher's integration into the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, despite his typically R-rated nature. It highlights how director Destin Daniel Cretton managed to maintain the character's brutal essence while allowing for compelling interactions with Spider-Man, showcasing a new emotional depth for Frank Castle.

Retro GamerVery positive

The 5 movies you need to watch in August 2026

This article highlights five must-watch movies scheduled for release in August 2026, spanning genres from sci-fi and animation to romance and horror. Featured films include "One Night Only," "The End of Oak Street," "Insidious: Out of the Further," "The Dog Stars," and "Coyote Vs Acme," with details on release dates and potential viewing locations.

Retro GamerPositive

Obsession star wants to play Mystique after meeting with MCU X-Men director

Obsession star Inde Navarrette expressed interest in playing Mystique in Marvel's upcoming X-Men film, having recently met with director Jake Schreier. Navarrette praised Schreier's work on Thunderbolts and hopes to prove her acting capabilities beyond her recent box office success.

Retro GamerVery positive

I'm glad Spider-Man: Brand New Day doesn't completely undo the No Way Home ending

This opinion piece argues that the ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which maintains Peter Parker's isolation by having his loved ones forget him, strengthens his character arc and introduces much-needed consequences to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unlike previous instances where character deaths or sacrifices were reversed, this film allows Peter's sacrifice to have lasting weight, making his struggles and choices more impactful.

Retro GamerVery positive

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already off to a record-breaking start at the box office, beating Avengers: Endgame

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved a record-breaking $72 million in preview screenings, surpassing Avengers: Endgame's previous record. The film is projected to have a massive opening weekend, with estimates ranging from $260 million to over $300 million domestically. The movie continues Peter Parker's story after No Way Home, featuring him battling a new foe and dealing with a mysterious illness.

Retro GamerVery positive

Legendary Spider-Man comic book writer says Brand New Day feels the "most authentically Peter" out of all the…

Legendary comic book writers J. Michael Straczynski and Frank Miller have praised the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Straczynski stating it feels the "most authentically Peter" of all iterations. Miller highlighted its Ditko-esque qualities and Tom Holland's performance, while Bendis called it a "blast." The article also touches on Tom Holland's experience with a cut he disliked and the film's box office success.

Retro GamerPositive

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 -…

This week's streaming highlights include "The Drama" on HBO Max, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock. Prime Video features the new season of "Batman: Caped Crusader," while Disney Plus adds "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Paramount+ debuts "Lioness" season 3, and Netflix offers "The Bombing of Pan AM 103."

Retro GamerNeutral

Tom Holland admits there was a plan to merge his Spider-Man with Sony's Spider-Man Universe

Tom Holland revealed that Sony had plans to merge its Spider-Man universe with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the right opportunity never arose. Despite rumors of crossovers, Holland stated there were no internal conflicts regarding his appearances. Sony's universe includes films like Venom and Morbius, while Holland's Spider-Man has been successful within the MCU.

Retro GamerNeutral

Tom Holland swears he has "no idea" what Avengers: Secret Wars is about and isn't sure how they'd bring the iconic "symbiote" suit into the MCU

Tom Holland claims he has no knowledge of the plot for Avengers: Secret Wars and is unsure how the iconic symbiote suit would be adapted for the MCU. He referenced the successful depictions in previous Spider-Man films and games, expressing concern about replicating it without extensive CGI. Holland suggested Marvel intentionally keeps him uninformed during press tours to prevent spoilers.

Retro GamerPositive

Tom Holland says Marvel already have a plan for him passing the baton as Spider-Man: "It's laid out"

Tom Holland, star of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has revealed that a plan is in place for his eventual exit as the character, with discussions ongoing since Spider-Man: No Way Home. Producer Amy Pascal expressed hopes for a new trilogy, though the focus remains on individual film releases. Holland has indicated a desire to continue playing Spider-Man as long as possible.