I watched Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Dolby Cinema and the sound stole the show

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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000

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I saw Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Dolby Cinema and was blown away by its immersive picture and especially its powerful, spatial Dolby Atmos sound.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ive always been a fan of
premium formats at the cinema, and thanks to the combination of a large screen, rich visuals, and sound that really packs a punch, Dolby Cinema has long been my go-to choice even over IMAX.

This week, I ventured to a local AMC in New Jersey for Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Dolby Cinema. The theater featured stadium-style seating and was practically sold out, with only a handful of seats remaining in the front
row. Considering the film has grossed more than a billion dollars globally, including over half a billion dollars in the US alone, its no surprise that tickets for Dolby Cinema and theaters in general have been hard to come by. So, while my screening came a few days after opening, it was well worth the wait and ended up being one of my favorite Dolby Cinema experiences in a while. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

For starters, the dual 4K laser projectors that power Dolby Cinema did a fantastic job with Spider-Man: Brand New Day . Colors were rich and vibrant, while the finer details in darker scenes remained visible without losing that cinematic contrast. Yes, a Dolby Cinema screen is typically smaller than a true IMAX screen, but that didnt bother me here. Between the picture quality and the audio, I still felt completely immersed in the world of Spider-Man: Brand New Day . I was pulled into the action almost immediately, and the combination of the screen, seating, and sound made the theater itself almost disappear. You may like Spider-Man: Brand New Day in ScreenX isn't worth it choose 4DX 3D instead Spider-Man: Brand New Day review not the wholly fresh start I wanted to see for Tom Holland's Marvel hero 'I got chills': Dolby Atmos brought Audible books and Rocket Man to life

You could, of course, opt for ScreenX , which wraps the image around you across the side walls, or catch Brand New Day on select IMAX screens in the
US for a limited time. Just remember that those screenings arent necessarily the same as seeing a film presented in true 70mm IMAX an important distinction when talking about premium cinema formats.

But for me, the real highlight was the Dolby Atmos sound. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Dolby Cinemas audio setup is an expansive, full-range system designed to deliver sound throughout the theater, and Brand New Day makes particularly good use of it. It can pack a serious punch when the action kicks in, but
what impressed me most was the low end. The bass wasnt simply loud; it had weight and presence, adding another physical dimension to explosions, movement, and the films bigger action sequences. Spoilers lie ahead
Disclaimer Spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day ahead (Image credit: Sony Pictures/Marvel Entertainment) As noted above, the real highlight for me was the sound. While the entire mix was well done and made excellent use of Dolby Cinemas audio capabilities, there is one scene in particular that stands out hence the spoiler warning, as it revolves around a pretty major plot point.

As Peter Parker begins to deal with the rise of arachnid traits in his genes see a taste in the image above he starts experiencing heightened senses.
When he heads onto a rooftop, the sequence becomes a fantastic showcase for what a well-designed cinema sound system can actually do. What to read next Another reference-quality disc, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a winner on
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You hear the rush and bustle of New York City around Peter. Footsteps take on a heightened presence. An empty bag of chips scraping and tumbling along the ground suddenly becomes an important part of the soundscape. Instead of
simply hearing these sounds as background noise, youre placed inside Peters heightened perception of them.

And this is where Dolby Atmos really shines, especially when it all rushes together.

From a spatial perspective, the mix does a tremendous job of pinpointing
where sounds are coming from and matching them to whats happening on screen. Sounds move around the theater in a way that feels deliberate rather than gimmicky, helping put you directly into Peters headspace. The result is a sequence that feels less like youre watching someone experience heightened senses and more like youre experiencing them alongside him. Its a real tour
de force for the sound team and arguably one of the better demonstrations
Ive experienced of what premium cinema audio can add to a movie beyond simply making things louder.

When I head in for my second viewing of Spider-Man: Brand New Day , itll most certainly be in Dolby Cinema again. The picture is excellent, the seating and presentation are fantastic, and the overall experience is incredibly immersive.

But ultimately, itll be for the sound.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminded me that when Dolby Cinema is firing on
all cylinders, the audio can be just as important to the cinematic experience as whats happening on the screen. Today's best Disney Plus, Disney+ Bundle
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