The Threads of Fate: Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day Weave Before or After the Looming Shadow of Avengers: Doomsday?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rapidly swinging toward its next major crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday, a multiversal epic directed by The Russo Brothers.

Simultaneously, excitement builds for Destin Daniel Cretton's next installment in the wall-crawler's saga, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which promises a fresh, street-level direction for Peter Parker following the reality-altering events of No Way Home.

But for fans trying to piece together the continuity of the Multiverse Saga, one key question remains: Where does the "Brand New Day" truly sit on the timeline relative to the "Doomsday" scenario?

Verifiable rumors and official production timelines offer intriguing clues, strongly suggesting a clear sequential relationship between these two major Phase Six entries.

Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day Occur Before the Cataclysmic Events of Avengers: Doomsday?

The most concrete pieces of information point to Spider-Man: Brand New Day transpiring before Avengers: Doomsday. This is primarily based on the confirmed release dates and the persistent plot rumors surrounding Peter Parker's journey.

• Release Dates: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. Avengers: Doomsday, the fifth Avengers film, is slated for release later that year, on December 18, 2026.

  
  

  While MCU release order doesn't always strictly equate to chronological order, it often provides a strong indication of the intended viewing path.

  
  

• Narrative Focus: Reports indicate that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is intended to be a more grounded, street-level story, focusing on Peter Parker's life after the world has forgotten him. 

  
  

  Rumors of street-level villains like Tombstone and the inclusion of heroes like the Punisher and Daredevil suggest a self-contained New York crime narrative. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has even been quoted emphasizing this "street-level crime as opposed to world-ending events" focus for the film.

  
  

• The Bridge Character: The casting of Sadie Sink in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a particularly significant clue. She has also been reportedly confirmed for the subsequent film, Avengers: Secret Wars. 

  
  

  This suggests that her character will be introduced and established in Peter's solo film before moving on to play a role in the ultimate conclusion of the Multiverse Saga. This narrative trajectory places Brand New Day as the setup for her Avengers involvement.

  
  

The prevailing logic, therefore, is that Peter Parker re-establishes himself as a lone, street-level hero in Brand New Day before being inevitably pulled back into a massive, multiversal conflict in Avengers: Doomsday.

How Do Confirmed Castings Tie the Two Films Together in the Phase Six Timeline?

Further connecting the two films are confirmed and rumored cast overlaps that hint at a direct narrative bridge. Tom Holland's Spider-Man is confirmed to be a major player in Avengers: Doomsday. His solo adventure sets the stage for his mindset and status quo when he is called upon for the multiversal war.

The confirmed appearance of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk in Brand New Day is a particularly interesting variable. His involvement, rumored to be in a mentor or advisory role, could be the connective tissue that brings Spider-Man back into the larger superhero fold.

The Hulk could be the one who calls upon Peter for the Avengers crisis, or at least provides a pre-existing relationship for him to turn to when the events of Doomsday begin to unfold.

Given that Avengers: Doomsday is confirmed to feature a massive ensemble, including veterans like Chris Evans and new antagonist Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, the simpler and more focused story of Spider-Man: Brand New Day must logically precede it to allow Peter a chance to grow into his new, isolated status quo before facing the biggest threat of his life. The street-level villains of Brand New Day serve as a warm-up for the multiversal stakes.

Some Closing Thoughts

Based on the chronological release schedule, the established shift in Peter Parker's status quo, the street-level focus of Destin Daniel Cretton's film, and the casting rumors of actors bridging the gap to Secret Wars, the evidence overwhelmingly suggests that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will take place as a direct precursor to Avengers: Doomsday.

It will serve as the final, intimate character-focused entry before the web-slinger is thrust into the epic scale of the Multiverse Saga's climax.

The film's Brand New Day title itself speaks to a reset, a new beginning that must be established before the "Doomsday" threat forces a convergence of all heroes.

So, what are your theories and thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section down below!