Disney's recent announcement of the dramatic delay for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars has left fans eagerly anticipating the next assembly of Earth's mightiest heroes. Avengers: Doomsday is now set to premiere on December 18, 2026, a full seven months later than initially planned, while Secret Wars will follow on December 17, 2027. Amidst these shifts, the spotlight also turns to Spider-Man, with Tom Holland returning as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. This film continues Peter's journey after the events of No Way Home, where his identity was wiped from public memory.
Prior to the delay, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was slated to follow Avengers: Doomsday, serving as a bridge between it and Secret Wars. There were whispers of another multiverse-centric story being developed by Disney and Sony. However, with the new schedule, Spider-Man: Brand New Day—which has yet to start filming—will now premiere before either Avengers film. This change is seen as an opportunity for the next Spider-Man adventure to explore a more grounded narrative, focusing on street-level action in the Marvel universe.
Consider the previous timeline: Avengers: Doomsday would likely have ended on a cliffhanger, similar to Avengers: Infinity War, compelling audiences to return for Secret Wars. Spider-Man, being a key member of the Avengers, would either be involved in the events or his absence would need explaining. Brand New Day would then have to navigate this complex narrative landscape, potentially setting its story before, during, or after these events.
Fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts on these shifts. One Reddit user commented, "That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4. At least in the framing of how we thought it NEEDED to be in between both films timeline-wise. Now it sounds like it won't be." Another speculated, "If Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn't [also] delayed I think that basically would confirm it isn't a multiverse battle world movie," hinting at the comic storyline where Marvel's heroes are stranded on Battleworld.
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Spider-Man enthusiasts are thrilled at the prospect of seeing Peter Parker back in action in his own story, swinging through the streets of New York rather than being caught up in cosmic adventures with the Avengers. Many view Disney's delay as a positive development for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A fan remarked, "This is the best Spider-Man 4 news we've gotten," while another said, "With [Brand New Day] coming before Doomsday, this fully allows a grounded story, which lines up with the rumors and casting lately."
Speculation has been rife about the casting choices for Brand New Day. Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role as Tina Marrero on FX's The Bear, has been cast in the film. Fans believe she might portray the mother of Miles Morales, the alternate Spider-Man who has gained immense popularity through Sony's Spider-Verse animated films.
In addition to these shifts, Disney's recent announcement also saw the removal of an untitled Marvel project from its schedule, originally set for February 13, 2026. Speculation suggests this was a placeholder for the long-delayed Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which might now bypass this phase of the MCU altogether. Other Marvel film dates for November 6, 2026, and November 5, 2027, have been changed to "Untitled Disney" films, potentially indicating a lighter MCU movie schedule in the coming years.
Looking ahead, 2025 will see The Fantastic Four: First Steps hit the big screen in July, alongside the debut of the Disney+ series Ironheart and Wonder-Man. Next year's Disney+ lineup includes the second season of Daredevil Born Again (expected in spring), a Punisher one-off special, and Vision Quest, starring Paul Bettany, which has quietly started filming.
