Standing ovation already for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Let's cut straight to the web: initial buzz has properly kicked off around Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A lucky few have seen the first half-hour, and if the chatter is anything to go by, the level of excitement is basically through the roof.
The film just dropped its final trailer, which wraps up Peter Parker's trilogy — but sneaks in hints that there's a whole new chapter, maybe even a new saga, on the cards.
The new film runs 2 hours and 25 minutes — shorter than No Way Home, but longer than the previous two.
Going Bigger, Visually
So, some insiders have been shown the entire film now, and apparently it's actually better than anyone was expecting. Producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal have been gushing to Collider, saying this one's a real feast for the eyes — "stunning images" and some shots unlike anything we've seen in the last three outings.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton clearly had a field day pulling inspiration: he's lifted from iconic comic book covers and even referenced visuals from the Spider-Man PlayStation game, which, if you know, you know. They've been vague on spoilers, naturally, but the trailers do showcase a couple of these stand-out sequences. Cretton has also been bigging up Tom Holland's knack for nailing those classic Spider-Man poses and recreating mythology-defining moments straight from the source material.
The Elusive Director's Cut
And for those obsessed with behind-the-scenes tidbits: there's a director's cut floating about. Pascal claims it actually got a standing ovation from the producers, which Feige backs up. The finished film clocks in at 2 hours and 25 minutes, which means it's a bit leaner than No Way Home but much longer than Homecoming or Far From Home. Whether we'll ever see Cretton's preferred version is anyone's guess, but fans will probably start pestering the studio for it before long.
Spider-Man Meets Proper New York
Pascal also confessed that previous Spider-Man films held back a bit on really making Spidey feel a part of New York. That's going to change here, apparently — this time, he's fully mingling with the city, which includes at least one scene where Peter catches some abuse from random passers-by.
Cue the rumour mill: there's tons of speculation about a new villain (since Sadie Sink's character is still top secret). Pascal's only said that Sink's role is pivotal in shaping Peter's story, but she's playing her cards close to her chest on what that actually means.
The Future of Tom Holland
On top of all that, there's the matter of Tom Holland's future. He's on record saying he'll play Spider-Man "for as long as they'll have me," but he hints he's eyeing a handover. He's even picked a successor — Owen Cooper, who just bagged Outstanding Supporting Actor for Adolescence. Cooper admits he'd give it a go, but throws in, "In, like, 10 years' time, maybe."
No word yet on whether Holland's swinging over to Avengers: Doomsday, and both Feige and Holland have admitted they're keen to get Miles Morales involved once the animated Spider-Verse trilogy wraps up.
Brand New Day Cast (So Far)
- Tom Holland — Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Sadie Sink — Role still officially secret
- Zendaya — MJ
- Jacob Batalon — Ned Leeds
- Marisa Tomei — Aunt May (flashbacks, as teased)
- Additional casting under wraps for obvious reasons
The last hook: Holland swears the final frame of Brand New Day has a big reveal that'll explain the sequel's title. Whatever that actually means, the speculation machine isn't about to slow down.