The Spider Man Franchise Takes a Tentative Step Forward The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Spider Man franchise, "Brand New Day", is an intriguing anomaly in the series' otherwise formulaic approach to superhero storytelling.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton and writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers attempt to inject more emotional depth into Peter Parker/Spider Man, played by Tom Holland.
This focus on character development is a welcome departure from the typical origin story. Cretton's emphasis on Spider Man's inner turmoil brings nuance to the character that has been missing in previous iterations.