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BMWs are showing a commercial at startup

BMW owners are starting their cars to find a Spider-Man movie ad on the dashboard screen instead of a festive animation.

Gail P Sherman
Aug 06, 2026
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Spider-Man movie ad — Artem Kiyko/shutterstock.com
Spider-Man movie ad — Artem Kiyko/shutterstock.com

Late-model BMW owners are starting up their cars to find a commercial for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Responding to a request for information about the ad from The Autopian, BMW confirmed the animation is part of a broader partnership with the film:

"A few of our vehicles – including the BMW iX3 – were in t…

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