Comparing Spider-Man: Brand New Day vs Minions & Monsters. Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Columbia Pictures | Illumination |
| Franchise | Marvel Cinematic Universe | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 144 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | PG |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Superhero | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 13 | 14 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 1 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, Disney+, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Mature street-level tone after No Way Home reset; Strong returning cast plus Bernthal and Ruffalo; Michael Giacchino ret... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Not yet released — final box office and critical scores TBD; Sadie Sink role still undisclosed; Heavy fan expectations a... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |