"Avengers: Doomsday Precedes Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Fans Expect Grounded Tale"

Disney's recent announcement of significant delays for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars has stirred a wave of anticipation and discussion among fans. Avengers: Doomsday is now slated for release on December 18, 2026, a full seven months later than originally planned. Following closely, Avengers: Secret Wars will hit theaters on December 17, 2027. Amidst these shifts, the spotlight has also turned towards another beloved character: Spider-Man.

Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is eagerly awaited, with the film set to premiere on July 31, 2026. This installment follows the events of No Way Home, where Peter's identity was wiped from the world's memory, setting the stage for a fresh narrative arc.

Prior to Disney's delay, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was expected to slot in between Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, creating a seamless transition within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Rumors had circulated about potential multiversal elements aligning with the current MCU trend. However, with the new release schedule, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will now premiere before both Avengers films. This change has sparked hope among fans for a more grounded, street-level story for Spider-Man, allowing the character to shine independently of the larger Avengers saga.

Consider the previous scenario where Avengers: Doomsday might have ended on a cliffhanger similar to Infinity War, necessitating a follow-up in Secret Wars. Spider-Man's role in such a scenario would have been significant, either as a participant or with his absence needing explanation. Now, with Brand New Day arriving first, it can explore its own narrative without the immediate pressure of tying into the Avengers' timeline.

Fans on platforms like Reddit are buzzing about the implications. "That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4," one user commented, noting the shift in narrative expectations. Another suggested, "If Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn't delayed, it basically confirms it isn't a multiverse battle world movie," hinting at the possibility of a more traditional Spider-Man story.

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Many Spider-Man enthusiasts are eager to see the character back in action on the streets of New York, rather than being pulled into cosmic battles with the Avengers. Disney's delay is seen by many as a positive move, offering room for a more focused and grounded story. "This is the best Spider-Man 4 news we've gotten," one fan exclaimed. Another pointed out, "With Brand New Day coming before Doomsday, this fully allows a grounded story, which lines up with the rumors and casting lately."

Recent casting announcements have fueled speculation about the film's direction. Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role in FX's The Bear, has been cast in Brand New Day. Fans believe she may be playing the mother of Miles Morales, the alternate Spider-Man whose popularity has soared thanks to Sony's Spider-Verse animated films.

In addition to the Avengers and Spider-Man shifts, Disney also removed an untitled Marvel project from its February 13, 2026, release slot. Speculation suggests this was intended for the Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which now appears unlikely to be part of this MCU saga. Other Marvel film dates 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.

Looking ahead, the remainder of 2025 will feature The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July, alongside the Disney+ series Ironheart and Wonder-Man. In 2026, Disney+ viewers can anticipate the second season of Daredevil Born Again in the spring, a Punisher one-off special, and the start of filming for Vision Quest, starring Paul Bettany.