The MCU's Spider-Man swings back into theaters very soon, and the hype for Brand new Day is real. Barring a few major mistakes, Tom Holland's Spidey has already proven his worth, but he could definitely take some lessons from Insomniac's versions of Peter Parker and Miles Morales. As stated in his interview with Polygon, director Destin Daniel Cretton and his team looked to the games for inspiration.
While everyone has their favorites, Insomniac's Spider-Man Game has the best combat and movement of any of the wall crawler's outings, and both heroes make incredible moves like they're nothing. With the magic of cinema, stunt actors and CGI, Tom Holland could be made to move just like his video game counterpart.
The movies may have covered these moves before, but we will mention how it could be handled differently.
Stealth Spider-Man: Web Yanks And Perch Takedowns
Another tactical approach
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Spider-Man taps into his inner Batman.
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One of the easier moves to adapt to live-action.
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Have the Spider-Man movies done this move before? Yes, but always as a gag or one-off moment, never as a sustained tactical approach.
All three cinematic eras feature Peter Parker hanging upside down from the ceiling at one point or another, and The Amazing Spider-Man and Home-coming even has moments when he nets enemies. However, we've yet to see Spidey approach a situation with a sneak-first mentality, taking out enemies quietly and consistently. Insomniac's game makes sneaking not only a viable option, but a necessary tactic to even the odds before jumping into melee.
Live-action Spider-Man movies almost exclusively treat Peter as a brawler in broad daylight. The Amazing Spider-Mans sewer sequence will come closest to showing just how terrifying Spider-Man can be when shrouded in darkness, and Holland's version has yet to produce anything like it. We all love high-octane fights, but a well-choreographed set piece revolving around perch takedowns would be awesome.
This move would highlight Peter's spider-sense and agility over gadgets, which should suit Spider-Man's stripped-down status in the film. Spider-Man: Brand New Day probably shouldn't throw MJ into a stealth scenario, though.
Airborne Spider-Man: Slingshot Launch
Let Spider-Man fly
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The rule of cool.
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If done right, this move can be really intense.
Spider-Man movies have a couple of instances similar to the games' slingshot launch, including the legendary train stop sequence from Sam Raimi's second film. But they haven't yet gone all the way and incorporated this absurd stunt that showcases Peter Parker's raw power, and it should look very impressive on the big screen.
The MCU has been criticized for relying on CGI for action, resulting in movement that can feel weightless. The slingshot can serve as a stark contrast to these moments, especially if the scene focuses as much on the setup as the launch itself. Brand new day must show Peter's strain and effort as he prepares to pull off this incredible feat, with the concrete cracking beneath his feet and the net seeming to break.
The explosion should also be terrifying, similar to bungee jumping or skydiving. Then, when Spidey reaches his peak, things can slow down as he takes in the silhouette.
Momentum Spider-Man: Swing Kick
Nothing beats a swinging kick to the gut
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Perfect start to a fight sequence.
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Visceral attack.
In Insomniac's games, the swing kick is one of the most basic moves in Spider-Man's arsenal, and most players use it a few times in each fight. Really well rounded and fun to pull off, this attack showcases many of Peter's core skills: reflexes, speed, agility and power. More importantly, it brings together Spider-Man's breakthrough and battle, which are usually treated as separate events in the movies.
A feature of this basic meaning has, of course, appeared in the films, but only sporadically and not definitively. Spider-Man 3 has a CGI-heavy swing kick in the New Goblin fight, and Andrew Garfield's version occasionally uses a swinging kick. Both of these are good, but the swing kick's brilliance lies in how it connects movement to action and then effortlessly starts a combo, something the movies have never attempted.
Sticky Spider-Man: Wall-Stick Takedown
Quite an impact
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Total defeat.
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Fighting doesn't have to rely solely on punches and kicks.
In the games, nothing is more satisfying than a well-timed Impact Web that leaves a cruel stick on the wall like a decorative piece. Whenever this happens, that enemy is down for the count but also relatively unscathed in the grand scheme of things, showing Spidey's overwhelming power along with his no-kill policy.
The Amazing Spider-Man is the only one to use this move, with Spidey temporarily weaving the Lizard into their sewer fight. The villain breaks out pretty quickly, and it doesn't look as cool or final as the version in Insomniac's game. While not generally terrible, the films have struggled to translate Spider-Man's heroics and street-level fights, with these sequences often lacking the spark that makes them memorable rather than just filler for the next big set piece.
The Wall-Stick Takedown is the exact type of move that gives off the feel of these encounters, and is both visually interesting and comically viable.
Improve Spider-Man: Environmental Attacks
Transform New York into Spider-Man's greatest weapon
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Who needs technology when you have a well?
Insomniacs Spider-Man games use expert environments to complement fights and encourage players to throw all sorts of objects at enemies. As a street-level hero, Spider-Man should constantly use New York to supplement his movement, and he's an opportunist. The games capture this brilliantly, but the movies largely ignore this aspect.
Besides just adding variety to fights, these types of attacks have placed Spider-Man in his environment, making him and the world feel more real. This could help counter the MCU's tendency to present fights that lack impact, along with allowing Tom Holland's Spidey to move past his reliance on technology.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Release date
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31 July 2026
- Driving
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150 minutes
- Director
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Destin Daniel Cretton
- Author
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Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
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Spider-Man / Peter Parker
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Mark Ruffalo
Bruce Banner/Hulk
