It’s a ‘Brand New Day’ for Spider-Man in First Full Trailer

It’s the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer: Now in one big chunk!

Fans around the world started sharing small pieces of the trailer online as soon as the day began, and Sony quickly followed up by releasing the full trailer for the movie.

Despite its name, Brand New Day directly continues the story from Spider-Man: No Way Home. In that film, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker saved the world by asking Doctor Strange to make everyone – including strangers, enemies, the Avengers, and his friends MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon) – forget he was Spider-Man.

Years after the events of previous stories, Brand New Day finds Peter Parker still living a solitary life, secretly working as Spider-Man to keep the city safe. While it’s not immediately obvious who the main villain is, the story features appearances by characters like Scorpion, Boomerang, the Punisher (played by Jon Bernthal), and Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo). And something strange is happening to Spider-Man – he seems to be changing.

Watch the full Brand New Day trailer below.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for Shang-Chi, Brand New Day features a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, the writers behind all of Tom Holland’s previous Spider-Man films. While released by Sony, the movie continues the story within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was produced by Kevin Feige.

Here is Brand New Day’s official synopsis:

Following the huge success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day starts a fresh story for Peter Parker. It’s been four years since the last movie, and Peter is now living on his own, having intentionally made everyone forget him. He continues to fight crime in a New York City that doesn’t recognize him, fully dedicating himself to being Spider-Man. But as the challenges grow, he begins to physically change in unexpected ways, and a new wave of dangerous crimes introduces a powerful new enemy – perhaps the most dangerous he’s ever faced.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day premieres in theaters on July 31.

The Best Performances in Marvel Movies

15. Jeff Goldblum, Thor: Ragnarok

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of characters who aren’t human. While it’s debatable whether someone like Thor counts as an alien, I think he does! But to me, the most genuinely alien character is Jeff Goldblum’s Grandmaster from Thor: Ragnarok. He’s wonderfully strange, with his unusual weapons, space DJ setup, and the funny way he pronounces “Asgard,” always chuckling at himself afterward. His line about time working differently on Sakaar – “On any other world I’d be like millions of years old…” – is particularly brilliant.

14. Iman Vellani, The Marvels

The main reason The Marvels isn’t at the very bottom of my Marvel Cinematic Universe rankings is Iman Vellani, who is fantastic as Ms. Marvel. Her character gets connected to Captain Marvel and then embarks on a space adventure with her and Monica Rambeau. (Monica really needs a superhero name!) While the idea behind the film is promising, the way it was executed felt tiring and overly reliant on a trick – the heroes kept switching places because of their powers. Vellani clearly enjoyed her role, and in such a chaotic and disorganized movie, her enthusiastic performance is genuinely impressive.

13. Stanley Tucci, Captain America: The First Avenger

The cast of Captain America: The First Avenger is fantastic, featuring stars like Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, and Hayley Atwell. While many actors shine, Stanley Tucci stands out as Dr. Erskine, the scientist who creates the Super Soldier Serum and chooses Steve Rogers for the experiment. Unlike most Marvel scientists who are eccentric or outright villainous, Dr. Erskine is a genuinely good and moral character, acting as a central force for good in the film and potentially the wider Marvel Universe. His thoughtful speech about the difference between being good and having power is a particularly memorable and powerful moment within the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

12. Michael Peña, Ant-Man

Let me tell you, the best parts of the first two Ant-Man movies weren’t actually about Ant-Man himself or his shrinking abilities. It was Michael Peña as Luis! Those elaborate, hilarious stories he’d tell – with other characters perfectly lip-syncing his rapid-fire delivery – consistently stole the show. Seriously, his performance was pure gold. And honestly, Quantumania really felt his absence. The movie just wasn’t the same without those incredible, rambling monologues.

11. Sam Rockwell, Iron Man 2

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the last time was in a short film back in 2014. That’s a shame, because he was always a standout villain from the early days of the MCU, mostly thanks to Rockwell’s fun and unusual performance. He had everything a great villain needs: a terrible spray tan and some seriously silly dance moves! Let’s see Justin Hammer return!

10. Andrew Garfield, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Even though Marvel tried to keep it a secret, it wasn’t much of a shock when Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, who both previously played Spider-Man, appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The real surprise was how much they were involved. Garfield, especially, seemed determined to give his version of Peter Parker a proper ending, something he didn’t get with a planned third Amazing Spider-Man movie that would have explored how Peter dealt with Gwen Stacy’s death. He brought all those unresolved feelings to No Way Home. Seeing him save MJ (Zendaya) and then get so emotional – that was a truly great moment.

9. Hugh Jackman, Deadpool & Wolverine

Though Deadpool & Wolverine largely serves as a parody of superhero films—including itself—it features a standout performance from Hugh Jackman. Widely considered one of the greatest actors in comic-book movie history, Jackman delivers another compelling and emotionally resonant portrayal of Logan, a character burdened by immortality and a past he feels unable to escape. While it might not be his absolute best work as Wolverine—that honor likely still belongs to Logan—the fact that his performance feels genuine and not just a commercial move is remarkable, especially considering the film’s context.

8. Clark Gregg, The Avengers

While the first phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe featured many superheroes, it was Clark Gregg’s character, Agent Coulson, who truly stood out. He wasn’t a god or a super-soldier, but a grounded and relatable S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who appeared in multiple films to assemble the Avengers. Coulson’s humanity offered viewers a connection to the fantastical world of Marvel. This popularity led Marvel to create a TV series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., centered around his character – even after Coulson’s death in The Avengers.

7. Tom Hiddleston, Thor

Tom Hiddleston consistently delivers excellent performances as Loki in the Marvel films, making him one of their most reliable actors. He first introduced audiences to Loki’s complex personality – full of trickery, jealousy, and a desire for power – way back in the 2011 film Thor, and his portrayal of the character has continued to evolve and deepen with each subsequent appearance, as he repeatedly challenged his brother, Thor.

6. John Brolin, Avengers: Infinity War

While Josh Brolin brought Thanos to life through his performance and voice, many others deserve credit for the character’s success. Visual effects artists were essential in creating his look, and the writing – detailing a villain who gains immense power to eliminate half of all life, believing it’s the only way to save the rest – was key. The result was Marvel’s most compelling villain: terrifying, but with surprisingly understandable reasons for his actions. I don’t agree with what he did, but his perspective is certainly thought-provoking.

5. Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther

As a huge movie fan, I completely understand why Marvel didn’t try to replace Chadwick Boseman. He was T’Challa, the king of Wakanda and Black Panther, and honestly, nobody could ever live up to what he brought to the role. Even with such a talented supporting cast, Boseman was the heart of that movie – he had this incredible strength and dignity. I think everyone agrees that while someone else might eventually wear the Black Panther suit, there will only ever be one T’Challa, and one Chadwick Boseman. It’s a loss that still feels very real.

4. Bradley Cooper, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Rocket Raccoon started as a minor character in Marvel comics, appearing in only ten issues over three decades. However, throughout the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, he transformed into a fan favorite and a surprisingly complex hero, with a deeply sad past that even makes Spider-Man’s troubles seem small. A key to Rocket’s appeal, even when he’s being difficult, is Bradley Cooper’s voice work, which gives the character a lot of heart and vulnerability. This is especially true in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, where we learn about Rocket’s difficult origins and he becomes central to the entire story.

3. Florence Pugh, Thunderbolts*

Marvel’s success depends on discovering new actors to take over from its original cast. While losing Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow was difficult, Florence Pugh’s portrayal of Yelena has eased that transition. Pugh brings depth and emotion to Yelena’s character, transforming her from a troubled mercenary into a leader, and her dark wit fits perfectly into the Marvel style.

2. Michael B. Jordan, Black Panther

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan consistently create compelling work together. In Black Panther, Jordan plays the villain, Erik Killmonger, and he’s so charismatic and his motivations are so understandable that the audience finds themselves sympathizing with his desire to take the Wakandan throne and avenge his father. He brings a surprising level of depth to the role, even requesting to be addressed as Erik rather than Mr. Killmonger.

1. Robert Downey Jr., Iron Man

It’s reasonable to wonder: would the first Iron Man movie have succeeded if director Jon Favreau hadn’t fought to cast Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark? Marvel executives were initially very reluctant to hire him. And if that movie had failed, could it have meant the end of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe? Downey Jr. defined the MCU’s unique style, masking his character’s vulnerability with constant humor as Tony Stark transformed from a cynical businessman into a hero. Even now that Tony Stark is no longer in the films, Downey Jr.’s performance remains the standard by which all other MCU actors are judged.

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