Netflix’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day Arrives Sept. 14 — Here’s Where Else You Can Watch It

Sony Pictures is finally letting Spider-Man: Brand New Day leave theaters, and Netflix holds the first claim on it. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, has already earned nearly $2.5 billion worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing movie ever. Now it’s heading home, and the options for watching it are as varied as the deals behind them.

The Film’s Long Road to Home

Brand New Day picks up four years after Spider-Man: No Way Home. Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, fights crime in a world that doesn’t remember him while dealing with body mutations, migraines, and blackouts. A new threat “possesses” people like puppets, and the film brings back Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher, Michael Mando as Mac Gargan/Scorpion, and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk. Sadie Sink joins the cast as a fresh face.

The home viewing window starts Oct. 6, when you can buy or rent the movie at digital-on-demand retailers.

Buy or Rent at Digital Retailers

Renting the film gives you 30 days to watch it, but you only have 48 hours to finish once you start. Buying it locks it in permanently. Prices drop significantly if you wait a few weeks, so the deal changes depending on when you act.

Netflix Gets First Dibs

Sony Pictures and Netflix have an agreement that gives the streamer first dibs on Sony Pictures films. That means Brand New Day will land on the platform eventually, though the exact date isn’t set. Based on other Sony Pictures films, the guess is late November or early December.

Netflix doesn’t offer free trials, and sharing an account requires paying for an extra user. The cheapest way to watch is Netflix with ads at $8.99 per month. Ad-free costs $19.99 for a Standard subscription. The Premium tier runs $26.99 per month, lets you watch on four household devices at once, and streams in 4K Ultra HD + HDR with no ads.

Deals for Subscribers

Several carriers offer discounted Netflix through existing plans. T-Mobile customers on most Go5G plans, Experience Beyond, and Experience More get ad-supported Netflix Standard for free as long as their account stays in good standing. You need two or more lines of Go5G or Magenta plan, or at least one line of Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX, Experience More, or Experience Beyond plan. Activating the subscription requires the T-Life app, Manage > See plans > Manage add-ons, then selecting the Netflix streaming benefit and following the prompts.

Verizon customers on Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plans can get a Netflix and HBO Max bundle with ads for $13 per month, saving $6.98. That almost gets you Netflix Standard with ads for free, with a $19.98 value. Setup happens separately for each service, and Verizon’s support page covers eligibility, terms, and FAQs.

Comcast offers Xfinity Internet and TV customers a StreamSaver package that includes Netflix Standard with ads ($8.99 per month), Peacock Premium ($12.99 per month), and HBO Max ($10.99 per month) for $22 per month. The regular cost is $32.97 per month, so you save about $10.97 monthly.

What to Stream Where

The deals above aren’t just for Netflix. The table below shows where to find premium content, family-friendly options, and live sports at a low cost.

Brand New Day is already out on digital retailers, and Netflix will host it eventually. The question is when you want to watch it — now, at full price, or later at a discount. The deals are available to subscribers of certain plans, so checking your carrier’s offerings before signing up is worth the effort.

The film has already proven its worth at the box office. Whether it earns the same attention at home depends on how willing audiences are to pay for it. Waiting a few weeks could save you money, since prices drop significantly.

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