Spider-Man: A New Day draws 1 million viewers in Brazil as director calls hero a super‑human

Director Destin Daniel Cretton said the new Marvel film "Spider-Man: A New Day" is not a superhero movie but a story about a super‑human. He highlighted the balance between Peter Parker’s secret identity and his media image, noting that the character connects with audiences across cultural borders.

The movie opened in Brazilian cinemas this week and attracted more than 1 million viewers by Wednesday, making it the second‑largest opening in the country’s history. Cretton made the comments while speaking in Mexico City, adding that the film arrives ahead of the next "Avengers" installment and the upcoming "Doctor Doom" release.