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Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Aug 7, 2026 · 49m

Summary

Hosts Dave and Rich review *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, praising Tom Holland and Zendaya’s chemistry and the film’s grounded, practical effects. They discuss the massive box office success, Sadie Sink’s casting as Jean Grey, and Jon Bernthal’s return as the Punisher. While enjoying the emotional depth, they critique the runtime and unnecessary Hulk cameo, ultimately awarding it a solid five-star rating.

Topics discussed

Toyota National Sales Event advertisement Podcast intro and hosts' recent weekend activities Spider-Man: Brand New Day plot summary and cast Cinema experience, audience reactions, and screen types Critique of pacing, cameos, and character chemistry Box office success and the return of movie stars End credits, Doomsday trailer, and billion-dollar films Rotten Tomatoes scores for previous Spider-Man films Reviewing critic opinions and audience ratings Addressing negative reviews and kid-friendly nature Spoiler discussion: Sadie Sink, Damage Control, and Aunt May Don Cheadle's role, Miles Morales, and memory plot holes Final scores, Hulk cameo critique, and Doomsday fears Outro, Patreon promotion, and social media info The Bear final season teaser and ZocDoc ad
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