Disney's recent announcement of significant delays for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars has stirred the Marvel fanbase, particularly those eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Earth's mightiest heroes. Avengers: Doomsday has been rescheduled to December 18, 2026, a delay of seven months, while Secret Wars will now hit theaters on December 17, 2027, a full year later than originally planned. Amid these shifts, the spotlight has also turned to the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, set for release on July 31, 2026.

Before the delays, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was slated to follow Avengers: Doomsday, positioning it as a crucial link between the two Avengers films. There were rumors that Disney and Sony were considering a storyline rich with multiversal elements, fitting the current trend within the MCU. However, with Brand New Day now set to premiere before both Avengers films, fans are hopeful for a more grounded narrative, focusing on Spider-Man's adventures at street level in New York.

The previous release order would have placed Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a challenging position. Coming after Avengers: Doomsday, which is expected to end on a cliffhanger similar to Infinity War, Brand New Day would have needed to either directly follow up on the Avengers' storyline, be set before it, or ignore the larger MCU events altogether. This shift in the release schedule has sparked discussions among fans, with some expressing relief over the potential for a more standalone Spider-Man story.

"That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4," a fan commented on Reddit about the delay and the new timeline for Brand New Day. Another added, "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 expectations of a different narrative direction.

Many Spider-Man enthusiasts are excited about the prospect of seeing Peter Parker back in his element, swinging through the streets of New York. The delay is seen by some as a positive development, allowing for a more focused and grounded story. Recent casting rumors, including Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role in FX's The Bear, as potentially the mother of Miles Morales, further fuel speculation about a New York-centric plot.

Alongside these changes, Disney also removed an untitled Marvel project from its February 13, 2026, release date, believed by fans to be the long-awaited Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali. Other dates for November 6, 2026, and November 5, 2027, have been reassigned to "Untitled Disney" films, suggesting a lighter MCU movie schedule in the coming years.

Looking ahead, 2025 will see The Fantastic Four: First Steps on the big screen in July, alongside the Disney+ debuts of Ironheart and Wonder-Man. The following year, Disney+ will feature the second season of Daredevil Born Again, a Punisher special presentation, and Vision Quest, starring Paul Bettany, which has quietly started filming.

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