Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day PG-13? Parents' Guide to Marvel's Next Spider-Man
Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has its official rating — giving parents a clearer idea of what to expect from the MCU’s next adventure.
The Motion Picture Association has officially rated Spider- Man: Brand New Day PG-13 for “sequences of action/violence and some language,” setting expectations for what kind of intensity families will encounter when Peter Parker swings back into theaters.
PG-13 for sequences of action/violence and some language (per the Motion Picture Association).
Expect fast-moving superhero showdowns, moments of peril and a few coarse words. This chapter also leans into heavier emotions as Peter keeps navigating a world that no longer remembers who he is after Spider-Man: No Way Home. With Jon Bernthal reportedly bringing The Punisher into the mix, the action is poised to have a grittier edge than the last solo outing, even while staying within PG-13 bounds.
For parents at a glance
- Rating — PG-13, cited for action/violence and some language.
- Intensity — High-energy fights, chase sequences and superhero peril typical of Marvel movies.
- Language — Occasional coarse language.
- Tone — More emotionally mature themes tied to Peter’s anonymity after No Way Home; Punisher’s presence is expected to add a darker flavor to the action.
- What PG-13 generally avoids — Explicit gore, graphic sexual content or the sustained brutality that would push a movie to an R rating.
Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker, picking up after the events of No Way Home’s reality-reset. The PG-13 stamp suggests it ’s broadly aimed at teens and adults, with younger kids likely needing a parent to gauge comfort with the intensity and themes.
The rating was assigned by the Motion Picture Association and cites “sequences of action/violence and some language.”