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- Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set for release in July 2026, marks the fourth solo film starring Tom Holland as Spider-Man and is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The story continues after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, with Peter Parkers identity erased from everyones memory.
- In this new phase within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Peter Parker faces dangerous challenges, including an unexpected physical change that threatens his life, and encounters new crimes leading him to a formidable foe.
- Returning villains include Michael Mando as Mac Gargan (Scorpion), Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, and Marvin Jones III as Tombstone. Mark Ruffalo also reprises his role as Bruce Banner. Newcomers to the cast include Sadie Sink and Tramell Tillman.
- The storyline appears to introduce Peter Parker as an adult living independently in New York City, while dealing with a city that no longer recognizes him as Spider-Man. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon reprise their roles as MJ and Ned, respectively.
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Following a 24-hour social media campaign that included 23 teasers, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have released the first official trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This is the fourth Spider-Man solo film starring Tom Holland. Destin Daniel Cretton takes over directing duties from Jon Watts, exploring a new, street-level phase for the hero within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailer reveals a narrative directly connected to the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Peter Parker continues to operate in New York City, but with his identity erased from everyone’s memory. Despite this, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon return as MJ and Ned, respectively. Four years after the events of No Way Home, Peter Parker is now an adult living on his own. Having erased himself from his loved ones’ memories, he dedicates himself to protecting a New York City that no longer recognizes him as Spider-Man.
Spider-Man’s Brand New Day Unleashes Dangerous Challenges, Returning Villains and New Faces in July 2026
The film also teases an unexpected physical change that endangers Peter’s life, as well as new crimes that lead him to one of his most formidable foes. The trailer confirms the return of Michael Mando as Mac Gargan, now in his Scorpion villain outfit—nine years after Mando’s initial appearance in a post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Marvin Jones III appears as Tombstone, while Jon Bernthal reprises his role as Frank Castle (The Punisher), and Mark Ruffalo appears as Bruce Banner. Sadie Sink and Tramell Tillman also join the cast in unconfirmed roles. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled for release in theaters on July 31, 2026.
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| Official Name | Spider-Man: Brand New Day |
| Brief Summary | Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he's devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced. |
| Released | July 29, 2026 |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure |
| Production Companies | Marvel Studios, Columbia Pictures, Pascal Pictures |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo, Liza Colón-Zayas, Marvin Jones III, Eman Esfandi, Keith David |
| Director | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Authors | Erik Sommers, Chris McKenna |
| Producers | Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Rachel O'Connor, Avi Arad |
| Homepage | https://spidermanbrandnewday.movie |
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- 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' swings into theaters on July 31, 2026.'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' swings into theaters on July 31, 2026.marvel.com