Spider-Man: Brand New Day in ScreenX is a total disappointment — I wish I'd paid out to see the new Marvel movie in 4DX 3D instead

Spider-Man: Brand New Day in ScreenX has left many moviegoers disappointed, with some wishing they had opted for the 4DX 3D experience. The film has become the highest-grossing movie of 2026, grossing $1.155 billion worldwide in its opening week. However, ScreenX is not the best choice for watching Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

ScreenX is a multi-projection cinematic technology that projects the movie onto the left and right side walls of a theater, creating a 270-degree panoramic view. While this immersive experience could have benefited from the inclusion of 4DX technology, it often felt underwhelming. The film only uses ScreenX capabilities in certain scenes, and the constant format changing between 270 degrees and standard is jarring.

Compared to 4DX 3D, which includes moving seats and additional sensory effects, ScreenX left many viewers feeling nauseous and under-impressed. The CGI and pacing of the film were also criticized, with the majority of critics agreeing that the experience was inconsistent across formats. Despite the novelty of ScreenX, it is recommended that studios should reconsider using this format for future films, either by focusing on the 270-degree projection for specific scenes or using 4DX technology for a more immersive experience.