Disney's recent announcement of the significant delay for *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars* has left fans eagerly awaiting the next on-screen assembly of Earth's mightiest heroes. *Avengers: Doomsday* is now slated for release on December 18, 2026, a full seven months later than initially planned, while *Avengers: Secret Wars* will follow on December 17, 2027. Amidst these shifts, the conversation has also turned to the web-slinging hero, Spider-Man.

Tom Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker is set to swing back into action with *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, scheduled for July 31, 2026. This film will continue the saga post-*No Way Home*, where Peter's identity was wiped from the world's memory. Originally, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* was positioned to release after *Avengers: Doomsday*, serving as a narrative bridge between the two Avengers films. Reports had suggested Disney and Sony were considering another storyline rich with multiversal twists, fitting the current MCU phase.

However, with the new release dates, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* will now hit theaters before both Avengers films. This change has sparked hope among fans that the film will offer a more grounded, street-level narrative within the Marvel Universe, giving Peter Parker's story some much-needed breathing room. Prior to the delay, *Avengers: Doomsday* was expected to end on a cliffhanger similar to *Avengers: Infinity War*, setting up high stakes for *Secret Wars*. With Spider-Man being a key Avenger, his involvement or absence would have had significant implications for *Brand New Day*'s storyline.

The shift in release dates has led fans to speculate about the potential direction of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*. One Reddit user commented, "That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4... Now it sounds like it won't be [framed between the Avengers films]." Another fan suggested, "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 possibility of a more localized, New York-centric story.

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Spider-Man enthusiasts are eager to see the character back in his element, swinging through the streets of New York, rather than being pulled into cosmic conflicts alongside the Avengers. Many view Disney's delay as a positive development for *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*. One fan exclaimed, "This is the best Spider-Man 4 news we've gotten," while another noted, "With [Brand New Day] coming before Doomsday, this fully allows a grounded story, which lines up with the rumors and casting lately," alluding to rumors of villains being cast for a more traditional, New York-based adventure.

Earlier this month, Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role as Tina Marrero on FX's *The Bear*, was reportedly cast in *Brand New Day*. Fans speculate she may portray the mother of Miles Morales, the alternate Spider-Man whose popularity has soared thanks to Sony's *Spider-Verse* animated films.

In addition to these shifts, Disney's recent announcement removed an untitled Marvel project from its February 13, 2026, release date. Speculation suggests this could have been the slot for the long-awaited *Blade* reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which now appears likely to miss this saga of the MCU entirely, if it is released at all.

Other Marvel film dates set for November 6, 2026, and November 5, 2027, have been changed to "Untitled Disney" films, indicating a lighter MCU movie schedule in the coming years. The remainder of 2025 will see *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* hit the big screen in July, while *Ironheart* and *Wonder-Man* series are slated to debut on Disney+.

Looking ahead to 2026, Disney+ will feature the second season of *Daredevil: Born Again* expected in the spring, a *Punisher* one-off special presentation, and *Vision Quest*, the Paul Bettany-led series that has quietly started filming.