History of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Timeline
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, is the fourth MCU Spider-Man film. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, along with Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo. Peter Parker anonymously protects New York City and investigates a powerful new threat while experiencing a surprising and potentially dangerous evolution of his superpowers.
August 1962: Amazing Fantasy vol. 1 #15 Publication
August 1962 saw the release of 'Amazing Fantasy vol. 1 #15', Spider-Man's debut comic, inspiring one of the comic covers Cretton planned to recreate in 'Brand New Day'.
1971: Reference to The Six Arms Saga
In 1971, The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #100-102 introduced "The Six Arms Saga". This was discussed in the trailer's reveal that Parker's superpowers are mutating to include organic web shooters and black eyes.
February 1974: Punisher's Comic Book Debut
The Punisher was introduced in a Spider-Man comic, specifically 'The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #129' in February 1974, inspiring his inclusion in 'Brand New Day'.
July 1974: The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #134 Release
July 1974 saw the release of 'The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #134', showcasing Spider-Man fighting Tarantula. This inspired a comic cover Cretton planned to recreate in 'Brand New Day'.
March 1991: The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #345 Publication
March 1991 saw the publication of 'The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #345', featuring Spider-Man attacked by Boomerang. This comic cover inspired Cretton for 'Brand New Day'.
1995: Reference to Man-Spider storyline
In 1995, the "Neogenic Nightmare" arc of Spider-Man: The Animated Series featured the Man-Spider storyline. This was discussed in the trailer's reveal that Parker's superpowers are mutating to include organic web shooters and black eyes.
2005: Reference to The Other comic book
In 2005, "The Other" comic book crossover storyline was released. This was discussed in the trailer's reveal that Parker's superpowers are mutating to include organic web shooters and black eyes.
2007: One More Day storyline
The "One More Day" storyline was launched in 2007, running until 2008. The storyline was a reset of Spider-Man's character and story, with the Brand New Day comic acting as a spiritual sequel. It was considered controversial by readers due to its reversion of character growth and relationships.
2008: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Title Origin
In 2008, the 'Brand New Day' comic book storyline was released, inspiring the title for the film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
2008: "Brand New Day" Comic Book
In 2008, the comic book storyline "Brand New Day" was released, which reset Spider-Man's status quo and inspired the title of the upcoming fourth MCU Spider-Man film.
2017: Release of Spider-Man: Homecoming
The movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming was released in 2017. It was co-produced by Marvel Studios and Sony.
2018: Marvin Jones III Voiced Tombstone
In 2018, Marvin Jones III voiced another version of Tombstone in Sony's animated film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' prior to playing Lonnie Lincoln / Tombstone in Brand New Day.
August 2019: Sony Developing Fourth MCU Spider-Man Film
In August 2019, Sony Pictures was reported to be developing a fourth Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man film alongside the third, Spider-Man: No Way Home, after co-producing Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home with Marvel Studios.
February 2021: Holland's Contract Status
In February 2021, Tom Holland said No Way Home was the final film in his contract but expressed hope to continue playing Spider-Man.
April 2021: Sony Signs Streaming Deals with Netflix and Disney
In April 2021, Sony signed deals with Netflix and Disney for the streaming rights to their 2022 to 2026 film slate after their theatrical and home media windows. Netflix gained exclusive "pay 1 window" rights, while Disney secured "pay 2 window" rights for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, as well as broadcasting on Disney's linear television networks.
November 2021: Holland's Uncertainty About Future Spider-Man Films
In November 2021, Holland expressed uncertainty about continuing to portray Spider-Man, suggesting interest in a film focusing on Miles Morales instead of Parker. Pascal hoped to continue working with Holland, and said work on a new trilogy was about to begin.
November 2021: Pascal Reveals New Trilogy Plans
In November 2021, producer Amy Pascal revealed the fourth MCU Spider-Man film was intended to be the first in a new trilogy starring Tom Holland.
December 2021: Cretton signs overall deal with Marvel Studios
In December 2021, Cretton signed an overall deal with Marvel Studios.
2021: Peter Parker Anonymously Protects New York City
In 2021, following Dr. Stephen Strange's spell, Peter Parker anonymously protects New York City as Spider-Man, investigating a powerful new threat and experiencing a surprising evolution of his superpowers.
2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home's Impact on the Upcoming Film
In 2021, following the events of Dr. Stephen Strange's spell at the end of the film Spider-Man: No Way Home, the world has forgotten that Peter Parker exists. This sets the stage for the upcoming film, where Parker anonymously protects New York City as Spider-Man and investigates a powerful new threat, all while his superpowers evolve in surprising and potentially dangerous ways.
April 2022: Watts Expected to Return as Director
In April 2022, Sony expected Jon Watts to return as director for the next Spider-Man film after he exited Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four film (2025).
July 2022: Cretton hired to direct Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
In July 2022, Cretton was hired to direct the MCU crossover film Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
February 2023: McKenna and Sommers Return as Writers
By February 2023, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers returned as writers for the fourth MCU Spider-Man film.
February 2023: Story and Writing Progress
In February 2023, Feige mentioned a story with "big ideas" and writers had begun work on it, but this was put on hold in May due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
September 2023: Discussions Restarted After Writers' Strike
In September 2023, after the writers' strike ended, discussions about the film restarted, with Holland emphasizing the importance of fan input.
November 2023: Cretton Stepped Down as Director of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
In November 2023, Cretton stepped down as director of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty due to schedule delays.
August 2024: Disney Removes Marvel Film from Release Schedule
In August 2024, Disney removed an unspecified Marvel Studios film from its July release schedule. This allowed Sony to schedule Spider-Man: Brand New Day for release on July 31, 2026.
September 2024: Cretton Top Choice to Direct; Writers Confirmed
In September 2024, Destin Daniel Cretton was the top choice to direct, and McKenna and Sommers were confirmed as writers. Filming was expected to begin in early 2025.
October 2024: Cretton Hired to Direct
In October 2024, Destin Daniel Cretton was hired to direct the fourth MCU Spider-Man film.
November 2024: Zendaya's Involvement Unclear; Filming Delayed
By November 2024, it was again unclear if Zendaya would reprise her role. Filming was not expected to begin until late 2025 or early 2026, potentially delaying the release date to 2027.
2024: Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Views
In 2024, the trailer for Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine held the record for most trailer views with 365 million. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer surpassed this record on March 18, 2026.
2024: Director and Writers Considered
In early 2024, Marvel Studios considered Drew Goddard and Justin Lin to direct. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers were considered to write the script. Holland and Zendaya were expected to return, with filming set to begin in September or October.
February 2025: Filming Confirmation and Release Date Adjustment
In February 2025, it was confirmed that filming for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' would begin in mid-2025 in London, and the release date was moved to July 31, 2026. The decision was made to avoid clashing with the release of 'The Odyssey'.
March 2025: CinemaCon Panel and Title Announcement
In March 2025, at Sony's CinemaCon panel, the title 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' was announced via a video message from Tom Holland.
March 2025: Title Announced: Brand New Day
In March 2025, the title of the fourth MCU Spider-Man film was announced as "Brand New Day", derived from the 2008 comic book storyline that reset Spider-Man's status quo.
June 2025: Returning Cast Members and Punisher's Inclusion
In June 2025, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon were confirmed to return for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', and Jon Bernthal was revealed to be reprising his role as Frank Castle / Punisher. Filming was set to begin that August.
August 1, 2025: Spider-Man Day Costume Teaser
On August 1, 2025, also known as "Spider-Man Day", Sony released a nine-second teaser showcasing the film's new Spider-Man costume.
August 3, 2025: Principal Photography Commences in Glasgow
On August 3, 2025, principal photography for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' commenced in Glasgow, Scotland, under the working title 'Blue Oasis'.
August 7, 2025: Filming at Brookwood Cemetery
On August 7, 2025, filming for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' took place at Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey, England.
August 2025: Filming Begins and Hulk's Appearance Confirmed
In August 2025, filming began for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', and Mark Ruffalo was confirmed to be reprising his role as Bruce Banner / Hulk.
October 2025: Charlie Cox Denies Involvement
In October 2025, Charlie Cox denied his involvement in the film.
December 2025: Filming Concludes
Filming for the fourth MCU Spider-Man film took place from August to December 2025, with location filming in Glasgow, Scotland, and throughout England. Soundstage work occurred at Pinewood Studios in England.
December 2025: Michael Giacchino Returns as Composer
In December 2025, Michael Giacchino was confirmed to be returning as the composer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', continuing his role from the previous MCU Spider-Man films.
2025: Guevara Reprises Role as Sheila Rivera
In 2025, Zabryna Guevara reprises her role as Sheila Rivera from the MCU television series Daredevil: Born Again.
2025: Jon Watts Exits as Director of Fantastic Four
In April 2022, series director Jon Watts exited as director of Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four film (2025).
2025: Filming Expected to Begin in Early 2025
In September 2024, it was reported that filming was expected to begin in early 2025.
January 2026: Sony and Netflix Announce New Global Agreement
In January 2026, Sony and Netflix announced a new agreement that gives Netflix "pay 1 window" rights globally, expanding from the previous deal that only covered the United States, Germany, and Southeast Asia. The new agreement would begin later in 2026 and be fully in effect by early 2029.
January 2026: Feige's Focus on Doomsday and Secret Wars
In January 2026, it was reported that Kevin Feige had been primarily focused on 'Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' for the past year, delegating much of 'Brand New Day's' production to Amy Pascal.
March 18, 2026: First Trailer Release
On March 18, 2026, the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released. Sony had partnered with fans and content creators to release short clips the day before. The trailer quickly broke records, becoming the most-viewed trailer ever with 718.6 million views in 24 hours, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto VI. Within four days, it exceeded 1.1 billion views.
May 2026: Charlie Cox Not Expected to Appear
In May 2026, journalist Brandon Davis reported that Charlie Cox was not expected to appear in the film at that time.
July 24, 2026: Scheduled Release Date for the film
The fourth Spider-Man film was scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.
July 31, 2026: Release Date Announced
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 31, 2026, as part of Phase Six of the MCU.
2026: The Punisher: One Last Kill Filming
In 2026, Bernthal filmed his scenes back-to-back with the Disney+ television special 'The Punisher: One Last Kill', starting after the latter finished filming in August.
2027: Avengers: Secret Wars Planned Release
In 2027, Avengers: Secret Wars was planned for release, taking up much of Feige's attention during Brand New Day's production.
2027: Potential Release Date Delay
In November 2024, the release date was potentially delayed until 2027.
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