Raising Spider-Man: Brand New Day rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Spider-Man: Brand New Day rating: the film is rated PG-13 in the US, parents strongly cautioned, for sequences of action/violence and some language. The UK's BBFC rates it 12A in cinemas and 12 at home, and Germany's FSK rates it 12. It came out in US theaters on July 31, 2026. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for 11 and up.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: action/violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: some language - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A; FSK: 12
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Marvel superhero movie (2026), the fourth with Tom Holland as Spider-Man |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate under 13) — sequences of action/violence, some language source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A in cinemas (under 12 only with an adult), 12 at home (not for under 12) — moderate violence, threat, injury detail, implied strong language source |
| Germany (FSK) | 12 (from 12; ages 6–11 with a parent in cinemas), per CineStar source |
| Release date | US theaters: July 31, 2026 source |
| Common Sense Media | 11+ — frequent fighting, bloody injuries, some strong language |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Spider-Man: Brand New Day is about
It's the fourth Marvel Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland. According to Common Sense Media, it's set four years after Spider-Man: No Way Home, in which all memories of Peter Parker were wiped from the world. It opened to about $360 million in the US and Canada, the biggest opening weekend on record, not adjusted for inflation, according to ABC News.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A in the UK, 12 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, for sequences of action/violence and some language.
- UK (BBFC): 12A in cinemas, 12 at home, for moderate violence, threat, injury detail, and implied strong language.
- Germany (FSK): 12, per CineStar.
The BBFC describes punches, body slams, bladed weapons, gunfire, and explosions; a close-up of a bloodied face; an implied strong swear word; and characters dealing with the loss of loved ones. Common Sense Media mentions bloody wounds and a scene of torture.
Why young kids know Spider-Man
Spider-Man also has a preschool series, Spidey and His Amazing Friends. More in our Spidey guide.
The habit kids may copy: blaming yourself
According to Common Sense Media, Peter is still punishing himself for the trouble he caused in the previous film.
Try tonight: two baskets
After a hard moment, sort it together: "What part was up to you? What part wasn't?" Put each piece in an imaginary basket. In our program, this is the lesson "Two Baskets": what's up to me, and what isn't.
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FAQ
What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day rated?
PG-13 in the US for sequences of action/violence and some language. It's 12A in UK cinemas and 12 in Germany.
What is the Spider-Man: Brand New Day age rating?
PG-13 means parents strongly cautioned. The BBFC rates it 12A, and Common Sense Media lists 11+.
Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day PG-13?
Yes. The MPA rated it PG-13 in 2026, like the earlier Tom Holland Spider-Man films.
Is there swearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Yes. The BBFC lists an implied strong swear word, plus several milder swear words and insults.
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