Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made $1.67 billion worldwide in just 10 days of release, outpacing The Odyssey and Toy Story 5.

This is the 11th Spider-Man movie since the year 2002, but what is it about the story of a financially struggling young man from Queens that still resonates with audiences today?

Pop culture historian Roy Schwartz recently discussed why Spider-Man’s story feels especially relevant right now with WNYC's Sean Carlson on “All Things Considered.”

Segment produced by Elizabeth Shwe
Video produced by Maddie Bristowe and Daniel Shapiro