With Spider-Man: Brand New Day looming large for a big theatrical release, the marketing run for the movie has gotten more intense. The main cast of the film, which includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Sadie Sink, has been busy doing press tours and interviews to spread the word about their upcoming film. However, the recurring appearances have made everyone question who among the leading ladies is the main attraction for the movie.

To find out who comes out on top in the Sadie Sink vs Zendaya debate, one has to look at it from different perspectives.

While both Zendaya and Sadie Sink are crucial to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it is always a point of intrigue to find out which of the main leads is the bigger attraction. There is no doubt that Tom Holland is the biggest draw, as he plays the titular character, and Jacob Batalon is just a side character who plays his best friend. So, the comparison remains between Zendaya and Sadie Sink.

Zendaya continues to be the franchise's global star and emotional anchor as Michelle Jones-Watson (MJ). She has been MCU’s MJ for the last three Spider-Man movies, and this is her fourth movie in the role, which makes her a franchise veteran. Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, she reprises her role as MJ, bearing the emotional burden of Peter Parker's forgotten history. Moreover, she continues to demand significant attention, star power, and primary screen presence throughout the movie's press campaign.

Sadie Sink, a highly anticipated newcomer with a hidden role, drives the film's major marketing mystery. The Stranger Things star joined the cast under strict secrecy, eschewing traditional auditions and igniting heated fan speculation over whether she will play Gwen Stacy, Jean Grey, or another comics figure. The actress created a lot of online hype and lighthearted advertising hints, making her unidentified character a big topic of discussion in the third act.

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It is almost impossible to determine which of the two actresses is the real attraction for the movie, and it is mostly because Sadie Sink’s character is still under wraps.

It has not yet been revealed by the makers what role Sadie Sink will be playing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Some say that the actress is going to play Jean Grey, while others are of the opinion that she will enter the story as Gwen Stacy or Firestar. However, in a recent interview with MovieWeb, Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of the film, explained what she means to Peter in the story without revealing anything else about her role.

"I think what Sadie's character brings to this movie is very similar to what every one of the characters that enters this story—Punisher, Bruce Banner—is a reflection, in different ways, of Peter's journey and what he's going through,” said Cretton.

The storyline of Brand New Day will be intriguing to see, especially as Sadie Sink's character's identity is revealed. All indications point to her portraying the beloved X-Men character Jean Grey, and the trailers have shown her employing some kind of mind control to influence others. This can be an exciting addition if that is the case, as it will be the first direct inclusion of the X-Men in the main MCU and will definitely make her the biggest draw compared to Zendaya.   

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Who between Zendaya and Sadie Sink do you think will be more central to Peter’s story in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Do let us know.