Published: November 8, 2026 · Last updated: November 8, 2026 · 2 min read
The 2026 science fiction film Spider-Man: Brand New Day features Peter Parker facing an invisible threat. Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 action and adventure movie centered on Peter Parker dealing with his unmasked identity.
Spoiler-free comparison using public data.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day vs Spider-Man: No Way Home: Side by Side
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Genres | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 145 min | 148 min |
| Directed by | Destin Daniel Cretton | Jon Watts |
| Top cast | Tom Holland, Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch |
| US rating | PG-13 | PG-13 |
| IMDb | — | — |
| Rotten Tomatoes | — | — |
| Metacritic | — | — |
| TMDB score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
How They Compare on the Numbers
- Spider-Man: No Way Home is the longer film by 3 minutes (148 vs 145).
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day has the higher TMDB score (8.5 vs 7.9).
- Spider-Man: No Way Home came out first (2021-12-15).
- Shared genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure.
- Shared cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon.
What Each Movie Is About
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those…
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
Which Should You Watch First?
Start with Spider-Man: Brand New Day if:
- Peter Parker navigates life as a hero while his past connections fade away.
- A mysterious, invisible villain poses a threat to the city.
Start with Spider-Man: No Way Home if:
- Peter Parker seeks assistance from Doctor Strange after his identity is revealed.
- The protagonist discovers the true meaning of his heroic role.
Both titles belong to the action, adventure, and science fiction genres. Spider-Man: Brand New Day runs for 145 minutes with an 8.5 TMDB score, while Spider-Man: No Way Home lasts 148 minutes with a 7.9 TMDB score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is longer, Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Spider-Man: No Way Home?
Spider-Man: No Way Home is longer by 3 minutes, according to TMDB.
Where do the ratings come from?
From TMDB and, where shown, OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic). They were checked on November 8, 2026 and change over time.
Data checked on November 8, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 8, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.
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