Disney's recent announcement of significant delays for *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars* has stirred the Marvel fanbase, extending the wait to see Earth's mightiest heroes in action once more. *Avengers: Doomsday* has been pushed back to December 18, 2026, a seven-month delay, while *Avengers: Secret Wars* will follow on December 17, 2027. Amid these shifts, attention is also turning towards the next chapter in Spider-Man's journey.
Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, slated for release on July 31, 2026, promises to continue the saga post-*No Way Home*, where Peter's identity was erased from public memory. Initially, *Brand New Day* was set to release between the two Avengers films, potentially serving as a narrative bridge. However, with the new schedule, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* will now premiere before either Avengers movie. Fans are optimistic that this change will allow for a more grounded, street-level story for Spider-Man, distancing him from the cosmic and multiversal elements of the Avengers films.
The previous timeline posed a challenge for *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*. Positioned between *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*, it risked being overshadowed by the larger-than-life stakes of the Avengers saga. Fans speculated on Reddit that this delay reshuffles the narrative deck for Spider-Man's next adventure, allowing for a more focused and independent storyline.
"That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4," one fan noted, suggesting that *Brand New Day* no longer needs to fit within the Avengers' overarching plot. Another speculated, "If Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn't [also] delayed, I think that basically would confirm it isn't a multiverse battle world movie," alluding to the comic's *Secret Wars* setting.
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Many Spider-Man enthusiasts are eager to see the character back in his element, swinging through New York City, rather than entangled in the Avengers' cosmic battles. The delay is seen as a positive shift by some, allowing for a more localized and relatable Spider-Man tale.
"This is the best Spider-Man 4 news we've gotten," a fan remarked, echoing the sentiment that a standalone story could be on the horizon. Rumors and recent casting choices, including Liza Colón-Zayas from *The Bear*, point towards a narrative centered in New York, possibly involving Miles Morales' mother, hinting at the inclusion of the alternate Spider-Man known from Sony's animated *Spider-Verse* films.
Alongside these shifts, Disney also removed an untitled Marvel project from its February 13, 2026, slot, believed to be the long-delayed *Blade* reboot starring Mahershala Ali. Other dates for November 6, 2026, and November 5, 2027, now list "Untitled Disney" films, suggesting a lighter MCU film schedule in the coming years.
In 2025, fans can look forward to *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* hitting the big screen in July, while *Ironheart* and *Wonder-Man* series are set to debut on Disney+. The following year's Disney+ lineup includes the second season of *Daredevil Born Again*, a *Punisher* special presentation, and *Vision Quest*, starring Paul Bettany, which has already begun filming.
