We May Be Close To Learning Who Will Play SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY's Villains, but Is a Delay on the Horizon? — GeekTyrant
It sounds like we're getting closer to knowing who the wall-crawler will be facing off against next in Spider-Man: Brand New Day .
According to insider Daniel Richtman, offers have officially gone out to actors for both the film's male and female villains. We don't know the names just yet, but if true, this is a clear signal that the casting wheels are finally turning.
At the same time, that momentum may be hitting a potential speed bump. Richtman also added that 'there's a good chance [ Spider-Man: Brand New Day ] will get pushed as well.'
That might not sound like much, but with production reportedly not starting until this July, and a July 2026 release date still on the calendar, the math is starting to make people nervous, especially when you compare it to the recent shift of Avengers: Doomsday from May to December 2026.
Sony and Marvel Studios do have a track record of pulling off these tight turnarounds, and nothing official has changed on the calendar. For now, July 31, 2026 is still locked in, and as of now.
That said, Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly isn't thrilled about Avengers: Doomsday being the only MCU title in 2026, and delaying Spider-Man would mean giving up a big chunk of revenue Marvel typically counts on from the Sony partnership.
When Doomsday and Secret Wars were delayed, I thought for sure that Brand New Day would be delayed as well because it's believed that the story is set after the events of Doomsday .
As for the new villains in the story. The movie borrows its name from the Brand New Day comic book era, which was a hard reset for Peter Parker after One More Day erased his marriage to Mary Jane and wiped his public identity. That arc introduced a whole new supporting cast and a string of enemies who could easily slot into the MCU—including Mister Negative, Menace, Jackpot, and Carlie Cooper.
Earlier this year, a synopsis for the film also surfaced, teasing a more grounded Peter trying to focus on college life—until, of course, that peace is shattered. According to the leak:
'Following the events of Doomsday, Peter Parker is determined to lead a normal life and focus on college, stepping back from his responsibilities as Spider-Man. However, peace is short-lived when a deadly new threat emerges, endangering his friends and forcing Peter to reconsider his promise.
'With stakes higher than ever, Peter reluctantly returns to his Spider-Man identity and finds himself teaming up with an unlikely ally to protect those he loves.'
That 'unlikely ally'? The rumor mill says it's none other than The Hulk, which would mark a wild new team-up in the MCU and give fans a Spidey/Banner pairing we haven't seen before.
Destin Daniel Cretton ( Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ) is directing from a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker, with Zendaya reprising her role as MJ, and new cast members Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas joining the ensemble.
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