The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a decades-long process that has had its ups and downs. In 2026, however, the newest Spider-Man film proved that the brand still has miles to go as it delivered the greatest quote in the history of the MCU. Fans had been waiting for the return of Tom Holland as the neighborhood-friendly Spider-Man for five years, and Brand New Day came back better than ever.
The fourth solo MCU Spider-Man movie not only delivers on the emotional promise of the franchise, but it introduces Sadie Sink as the iconic Jean Grey. The darker and more wounded version of the character is traumatized by loss, but Peter assures her that: “Just because we’ve lost someone… It doesn’t mean we have to do this alone.” This line defines who Peter is as a person and the lessons of Brand New Day.