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Released worldwide on July 31, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has fans buzzing with its many nods to the original comics and exciting new possibilities for the character’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For Vietnamese audiences, a brief but special cultural reference appears in the film that has delighted viewers.
In one scene, Spider-Man visits MJ and Ned’s home. The three sit together chatting and playing games, even though MJ and Ned still don’t remember who Peter Parker is. Ned mentions he’s hungry and craving bánh mì, saying he could eat five in a row. Spider-Man gets excited hearing the word bánh mì and joins Ned in the kitchen.
The Vietnamese “bánh mì” is mentioned multiple times by the characters in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sparking excitement among fans. Hollywood stars even use the original Vietnamese term instead of English or other languages, making this moment especially meaningful for Vietnamese viewers.
In this latest installment, Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland) struggles with the aftermath of No Way Home, where the world has forgotten who he is. He must live in hiding behind his mask while his body undergoes intense changes, making his crime-fighting mission in New York even more challenging.
A mysterious new character played by Sadie Sink also plays a significant role in Spider-Man’s journey. Fans hope this film will not only expand Spider-Man’s world but also officially introduce the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Alongside Tom Holland and Sadie Sink, viewers reunite with MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon), who no longer remember Peter Parker. The movie is projected to earn $425 million globally, potentially dominating 2026’s box office. It is also eyeing records in Vietnam, aiming to surpass Avengers: Endgame’s milestone of 279 billion VND.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now showing in theaters nationwide.