The Spider Man Franchise Spins Its Web of Familiarity The latest installment in the Spider Man franchise, Brand New Day , has hit theaters, and with it, a familiar cast of characters that have become synonymous with the series.
Zendaya and Tom Holland's on screen chemistry continues to be a highlight of the film. Beneath the surface lies a more complex issue: the franchise's reliance on nostalgia and familiarity.
It's clear from the film's predictable beats and plot twists that we've seen this all before – the same story rehashed with slight variations.