Tom Holland’s next Spider-Man movie is officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, drawing inspiration from one of the most infamous Marvel comic arcs. Here’s what it could mean for the MCU.
The future of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has finally been revealed, and it’s coming with a divisive twist. At CinemaCon 2025, Sony Pictures announced that the next chapter in the Spider-Man saga will be called Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), the highly anticipated film is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. With Spider-Man: No Way Home leaving Peter Parker isolated and forgotten by the world, this new title hints at a storyline rooted in one of the most controversial comic arcs in Marvel history.
To understand what Brand New Day might mean for the MCU, we need to look back at its comic book counterpart. The Brand New Day arc followed the infamous One More Day storyline, in which Peter Parker made a deal with Mephisto to save his Aunt May’s life. The cost? His marriage to Mary Jane Watson was erased from existence, and the world forgot Spider-Man’s true identity. The Brand New Day comics then re-established Peter’s life with a new supporting cast, fresh villains, and a return to his street-level heroics.
While One More Day remains one of Marvel’s most controversial stories, Brand New Day introduced compelling new characters like Carlie Cooper (a forensic scientist and love interest), Mr. Negative (a powerful crime lord), and Menace (an Osborn-linked villain). If the MCU film adapts these elements, it could signal a major reset for Spider-Man’s world.
The ending of No Way Home already set the stage for a Brand New Day-inspired story. Doctor Strange’s spell wiped the world’s memory of Peter Parker, leaving him completely alone. With Sadie Sink joining the cast in an undisclosed role, many speculate she could play Mary Jane Watson, Carlie Cooper, or even an MCU version of Gwen Stacy.
There’s also speculation that Brand New Day will introduce the MCU’s Harry Osborn, potentially filling the best-friend void left by Ned Leeds. The Osborn family has been absent from the Spider-Man films due to Sony and Marvel’s past creative direction, but that could change with this movie.
With No Way Home featuring a multiversal rogues’ gallery, Brand New Day might return Peter to battling street-level threats. Mr. Negative could be a prime antagonist, as his F.E.A.S.T. organization has already been subtly referenced in the MCU. Menace, a goblin-like villain linked to the Osborn family, could also be a strong possibility.
However, Sony and Marvel Studios have a history of using comic book titles loosely. Just because the film is called Brand New Day doesn’t mean it will follow the comic’s exact storyline. There’s a chance that it could serve as a fresh start for Peter without completely undoing No Way Home’s ending.
One of the biggest questions fans have is whether Brand New Day will reverse Doctor Strange’s spell. Will MJ and Ned remember Peter? Or will the film fully embrace the comics and introduce a new status quo? Some believe the movie could explore Peter trying to undo the spell, while others think it will simply push him into a new chapter of his life without looking back.
It’s been suggested that Brand New Day is just the beginning of a new trilogy for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Sony producer Amy Pascal has hinted at three more films, though no official confirmation has been made beyond this upcoming installment. Additionally, with Avengers: Secret Wars looming, Peter Parker’s multiversal adventures might not be over just yet.
As we wait for more details, one thing is clear: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shaping up to be a major turning point for the MCU’s web-slinger. Whether it adapts the comics closely or simply borrows elements, fans can expect a fresh start for Peter Parker when the film swings into theaters on July 31, 2026.
