What Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Release Before Avengers: Doomsday Mean for Its Story Arc?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) just threw fans a curveball with the release date shift of Avengers: Doomsday to December 18, 2026, placing Spider-Man: Brand New Day—set for July 31, 2026—before the next Avengers epic.

This scheduling shake-up has sparked intense speculation about how Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s story arc will unfold. Will Peter Parker’s next adventure remain a grounded, street-level tale, or will it tie into the multiversal chaos of Avengers: Doomsday?

Let’s dive into the implications of this change, exploring how it shapes the narrative for Tom Holland’s web-slinger.

Why Was Avengers: Doomsday Delayed?

Disney’s decision to push Avengers: Doomsday from May 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026, stems from the need to execute a “gargantuan vision,” according to Deadline. Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film promises a massive showdown featuring Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) and an all-star cast, including the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.

This delay also affects Avengers: Secret Wars, now slated for December 17, 2027.

The shift means Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, will hit theaters five months before Doomsday. Fans on X celebrated this as a “huge win,” suggesting it allows Peter Parker’s story to breathe without being overshadowed by multiversal stakes.

How Does the Release Order Impact the Story Arc?

Previously, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was expected to follow Avengers: Doomsday, potentially picking up after a cliffhanger akin to Avengers: Infinity War. This would have forced the film to address multiversal fallout or explain Spider-Man’s absence from Doomsday’s events. Now, releasing first, Spider-Man: Brand New Day can carve its own path.

Reports from The InSneider suggest Spider-Man: Brand New Day will occur simultaneously with Doomsday, with Peter Parker’s role in the Avengers film being minimal. This setup echoes Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), which ran parallel to Infinity War and focused on a smaller-scale story. Fans on X speculate this confirms a “street-level movie,” with Peter tackling New York-based threats rather than cosmic battles.

What Will Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Plot Focus On?

The title Spider-Man: Brand New Day draws from the 2008 comic arc, which reset Peter Parker’s life after the controversial One More Day storyline. In the comics, Peter’s secret identity was erased, his marriage to Mary Jane ended, and new allies and villains emerged.

Similarly, Spider-Man: No Way Home ended with Doctor Strange’s spell wiping Peter’s identity from the world, setting up a “fresh start” for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The film’s plot follows Peter (Tom Holland) trying to focus on college and abandon his Spider-Man duties post-Doomsday.

A new threat forces him to suit up, teaming with an unexpected ally—possibly Sadie Sink’s mysterious character, rumored to be an X-Men or someone with a “sharp, free-spirited” persona. Casting calls hint at villains like Mr. Negative or Screwball, reinforcing a grounded, New York-centric narrative.

Will It Tie Into Avengers: Doomsday at All?

Despite its standalone potential, Spider-Man: Brand New Day may still connect to Avengers: Doomsday. Reports indicate Spider-Man’s Doomsday scenes will be filmed during Brand New Day’s production, starting June 2025 in the UK. This suggests a minor but “crucial” role for Peter in Doomsday, possibly in a post-credits scene tying the films together.

X posts speculate that Brand New Day could set up Peter’s emotional arc for Doomsday, especially given his connection to Tony Stark and the shock of facing Doctor Doom, played by Downey. However, with Doomsday’s script still unfinished, Spider-Man’s involvement remains uncertain, balancing his standalone story with MCU synergy.

Is a Grounded Story the Right Choice?

Fans are divided on whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day should stay street-level or embrace multiversal elements. The delay of Doomsday has fueled hope for a “back-to-basics” tale, with X users praising rumors of villains like Miles Morales’ mother (possibly Liza Colón-Zayas) or classic foes. This aligns with Tom Holland’s comments at CinemaCon 2025, calling the film a “fresh start.”

Yet, with Doomsday and Secret Wars looming, some argue Spider-Man: Brand New Day risks feeling disconnected if it ignores the multiverse. The comic Brand New Day introduced new characters like Jackpot and Mr. Negative, which could bridge street-level action with broader MCU stakes, satisfying both camps.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s new position before Avengers: Doomsday opens exciting possibilities for Peter Parker’s journey. A grounded story could redefine Spider-Man as the Friendly Neighborhood hero, while subtle ties to Doomsday keep him anchored in the MCU’s multiversal saga.

As filming nears, fans eagerly await how Destin Daniel Cretton will balance these elements.

Will Spider-Man: Brand New Day swing into a bold new era or get tangled in the multiverse? We’ll find out on July 31, 2026.