Sony to launch Best Picture Oscar campaign for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
CEO Tom Rothman argues the film deserves a nomination, while Gold Derby's Best Picture projection ranks it at #36.
Sony Pictures is preparing to launch an Oscar campaign for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, pushing the film for a Best Picture nomination, according to joblo.com. The studio's CEO, Tom Rothman, said he believes the film has a real shot at a Best Picture nod and questioned whether there are 10 films released in 2026 better than it.
Rothman pointed to the film's reception and box office, saying it is in the 90s on Rotten Tomatoes with both critics and audiences and has grossed close to a billion dollars in America. He also said Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the highest-grossing movie in American history.
The campaign would face headwinds from awards forecasters. According to Gold Derby's Best Picture projection, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is ranked #36 and is not in the top 10.
Rothman cited F1, Barbie, Wicked and Bohemian Rhapsody as commercial films that received Best Picture nominations. In the past, Black Panther and Joker also earned Best Picture nominations, which have been described as exceptions for superhero movies.
Quick answers
Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day getting an Oscar campaign?
Yes. Sony Pictures is about to launch a Best Picture campaign for the film, with CEO Tom Rothman arguing it deserves a nomination.
Where does Spider-Man: Brand New Day rank in Gold Derby's Best Picture projection?
It is ranked #36 and is not in the top 10, according to Gold Derby's projection.