“Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, has opened to generally positive critical acclaim but holds the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score among Tom Holland’s solo Spider-Man films. With an 89% rating as of July 2026, the movie trails behind Holland’s previous Spider-Man releases: “No Way Home” at 93%, “Homecoming” at 92%, and “Far From Home” at 91%. The film explores a storyline set four years after “No Way Home,” showing Peter Parker's isolated existence after being erased from the memories of his closest friends MJ and Ned.

The plot centers on Peter’s struggle to reconnect with MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon) while facing a powerful new villain and increasingly uncontrollable spider-senses. The film stars Tom Holland along with supporting actors Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman, Liza Colón-Zayas, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo. “Brand New Day” began preview screenings on Thursday before its official wide release on Friday, with the critics’ score initially at 92% before dropping to 90%, positioning it as the lowest-rated in Holland’s Spider-Man series.

Comparing the critics’ reception of Holland’s Spider-Man films, 2019’s “Far From Home” earned a 91% rating based on 454 reviews, praised for balancing teen romance and superhero action. Holland’s debut solo film, 2017’s “Homecoming,” achieved a 92% score with critics lauding its colorful and fun approach that integrates well with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The highest-rated is 2021’s “No Way Home,” which drew a 93% critical approval and became a blockbuster hit with $1.9 billion in worldwide box office revenue, notable for incorporating previous Spider-Man actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.

Despite “Brand New Day” being the lowest-ranked Tom Holland Spider-Man film on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is still considered a hit with critics and is anticipated to have a strong box office debut. Its unique focus on Peter coping with lost memories and heightened spider-senses offers a fresh narrative within the MCU. The July 2026 release continues to expand the franchise with a mixture of new characters and high-profile returning cast members, contributing to the ongoing success of the Spider-Man properties under Sony Pictures Entertainment.