Spider-Man's Brand New Day Precedes Avengers' Doomsday, Fans Expect Grounded Tale

Disney's recent announcement of a significant delay for *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars* has left fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of Earth's mightiest heroes. *Avengers: Doomsday* is now slated for release on December 18, 2026, a full seven months later than originally planned. Following closely, *Secret Wars* will hit theaters on December 17, 2027. Amidst these shifts, the buzz around Spider-Man is palpable.

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is set to swing back into action with *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* on July 31, 2026. This film picks up where *No Way Home* left off, with Peter's identity erased from the world's memory. Initially, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* was scheduled to release after *Avengers: Doomsday*, serving as a bridge between the two Avengers films. However, Disney's delay has reshuffled the MCU timeline, positioning *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* as the first of these three films to hit the screens.

Before the delay, fans speculated about *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* being entangled with multiversal themes, fitting the current MCU trend. Now, with *Brand New Day* set to release before either Avengers film, there's hope among fans for a more grounded narrative focused on street-level adventures in the Marvel universe. This change could provide Peter Parker's story with much-needed breathing room.

Consider the previous scenario: *Avengers: Doomsday* would likely end on a cliffhanger, similar to *Avengers: Infinity War*, compelling audiences to seek resolution in *Secret Wars*. With Spider-Man being a central figure in the Avengers, his involvement—or lack thereof—would need addressing in *Brand New Day*. Now, with the reshuffled timeline, fans believe *Brand New Day* can explore a standalone story without the immediate pressure of the Avengers' overarching plot.

"That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4," one fan noted on Reddit, highlighting the impact of the delay and *Brand New Day*'s new position in the timeline. "If *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* isn't also delayed, I think that basically would confirm it isn't a multiverse battle world movie," another fan suggested, referencing the holding location for Marvel's heroes in the original *Secret Wars* comics.

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Spider-Man fans are eager to see Peter Parker back in his element, swinging through the streets of New York, rather than being pulled into cosmic battles with the Avengers. Many view Disney's delay as a positive shift, allowing for a more focused and grounded *Spider-Man* story.

"This is the best Spider-Man 4 news we've gotten," one fan expressed. Another wrote, "With *Brand New Day* coming before *Doomsday*, this fully allows a grounded story, which lines up with the rumors and casting lately," hinting at speculation about villains fitting a classic New York setting.

Recent casting news for *Brand New Day* includes Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role as Tina Marrero on FX's *The Bear*. Fans speculate she may play the mother of Miles Morales, a character whose popularity has soared in Sony's *Spider-Verse* animated films and is expected to transition to live-action soon.

Alongside these shifts, Disney removed an untitled Marvel project from its February 13, 2026 release slot, which fans believe may have been intended for the *Blade* reboot starring Mahershala Ali. This removal suggests *Blade* might not be part of this saga of the MCU, if it ever comes to fruition.

Other Marvel film dates have also been adjusted, with November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2027 now listed as "Untitled Disney" films. If these are not connected to the MCU, the Marvel universe will have a lighter movie schedule in the coming years.

Looking ahead to 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* is set to premiere in July, while Disney+ series *Ironheart* and *Wonder-Man* are slated to debut. For 2026, Disney+ will continue to expand its offerings with *Daredevil Born Again* Season 2 expected in the spring, a *Punisher* one-off special, and *Vision Quest*, which has quietly begun filming with Paul Bettany in the lead role.