- Primary Subject: Spider-Man Games & MCU
- Key Update: Insomniac's Spider-Man game finishing moves inspired the MCU film 'Brand New Day'.
- Status: Published
- Last Verified: 2026-07-29
- Quick Answer: Insomniac's Spider-Man video game moves influenced the action in the new MCU film, 'Brand New Day'.
It’s no secret that Marvel’s been nailing it in the gaming department for the better part of the last decade. From multiplayer hero shooters like Marvel Rivals rivaling (no pun intended) the likes of Overwatch to underrated RPG gems like Midnight Suns or upcoming anime-inspired fighting games like Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, there’s something for everyone. The crown jewel is undeniably Insomniac’s Spider-Man franchise, an IP so big that it’s now directly inspiring the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to Peter Parker himself, Tom Holland.
Back in 2019, a quick blink-and-you-miss-it moment made a nod to Insomniac’s Spidey that could be spotted in Spider-Man: Far From Home, with our titular hero taking a selfie posing almost exactly like you can in the game. Now, for Brand New Day, the influences went even further, as the actor revealed that he and director Destin Daniel Cretton tried to incorporate many of Spidey’s finishing moves from the games.
In an interview with IGN during the film's premiere, Holland explained that he’s a huge fan of Insomniac’s games and that they worked to incorporate some of the moves into the film. “A lot of the finishing moves, a lot of our stuff was influenced by that.”
It’s refreshing to see filmmakers and actors who take inspiration from multiple sources rather than focusing on a single story or interpretation of the character. Insomniac’s Spider-Man, in particular, has plenty of flashy moves to quickly knock out opponents. From lucha libre takedowns to outright slamming them into the ground, I couldn’t think of a better way to pay tribute to a highly popular version of the character than to feature his moves in one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
Spider-Man Brand New Day premieres on July 31 in the United States and other major regions across the globe.
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