Comparing Heartstopper Forever vs Spider Man Brand New Day vs Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Heartstopper Forever | Spider Man Brand New Day | Spider-Man: Brand New Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | See-Saw Films / Netflix | Columbia Pictures / Marvel Studios / Pascal Pictures | Columbia Pictures |
| Franchise | Heartstopper | Spider-Man | Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 |
| Runtime | 114 min | 145 min | 144 min |
| Certification | — | PG-13 | PG-13 |
| Genres | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama | Action, Adventure, Superhero, Science Fiction | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Superhero |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 3 | 72 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | — | — | $200,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $95,000,000 | — |
| Awards | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Netflix | — | Theaters, Disney+, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... | Massive global Spider-Man search interest; Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker; Official story begins a fresh post-No Wa... | Mature street-level tone after No Way Home reset; Strong returning cast plus Bernthal and Ruffalo; Michael Giacchino ret... |
| Cons | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... | Several major character roles remain secret before release; Final box-office and audience reception are not yet availabl... | Not yet released — final box office and critical scores TBD; Sadie Sink role still undisclosed; Heavy fan expectations a... |