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Sony Plans to Seek Oscar Recognition for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Sony plans to seek awards recognition for its latest Spider-Man film, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
Sony chairman Tom Rothman explained why he believes the film deserves that recognition.
The film is the latest entry in Sony’s Spider-Man series.
The announcement concerns the studio’s awards campaign, not a confirmed Oscar nomination.
Rothman says the movie deserves awards attention, though no specific award categories are given.
The story does not say whether the film will receive nominations or when any decisions will be made.
Sony plans to launch a campaign seeking a Best Picture nomination for Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the 99th Academy Awards.
Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said he believes the film deserves recognition.
Rothman argued that the Academy expanded the Best Picture field to make room for quality commercial films.
The film has a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, according to Deadline.
Gold Derby ranked the film No. 36 in its projection of Best Picture contenders, giving it a 0.46% chance of a nomination.
- Who
- Sony Pictures and Marvel are behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sony chairman and CEO Tom Rothman is backing the campaign.
- What
- Sony plans a campaign to seek a Best Picture nomination for the film.
- When
- The campaign was about to launch, according to a November 13, 2026 article. The awards are the 99th Academy Awards.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Rothman said he believes the film is great and that quality commercial filmmaking deserves recognition.
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- Award
- 99th annual Academy Awards
- Rotten Tomatoes rating
- 90% fresh
- Gold Derby ranking
- No. 36, with a 0.46% chance of a Best Picture nomination
- Campaign lead
- Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman and CEO
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What people are saying
The Academy is meant to recognize greatness. So, to be honest, I think it’s greatness. I think it’s received wisdom. If there aren’t people thinking about it, we’re gonna do what we can just to make people think about it
Are you telling me that there are 10 films this year that are better than this film?
I think wise heads know that quality commercial filmmaking is extremely difficult