Spider-Man: New Day opened worldwide on July 31 with a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, giving it the highest viewer rating of any film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or any previous Spider-Man movie on the platform.
Audiences praised the film for its impressive special effects, standout stunt choreography, and emotional story. Some called it the best Spider-Man film to date, saying the filmmakers succeeded in telling an unusual story. The most common criticism was that the movie introduces too many characters without giving them enough screen time to develop.
The film is set four years after the events of No Way Home, with Peter Parker still protecting New York while everyone who was close to him has forgotten he exists. Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon return in lead roles, alongside appearances by Hulk and the Punisher. Sadie Sink, known for Stranger Things, plays a new character whose role some viewers felt did not fully fit the story.
Reactions were divided. Several viewers said Holland delivered his best performance as Spider-Man, and a number noted the Punisher translated well into the film's teen-rated setting. A minority found the movie the weakest entry in Holland's run, citing unresolved plot threads and a weak villain.
