Disney's recent announcement of a significant delay for both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars has left fans eagerly waiting longer to see Earth's mightiest heroes reunite on the big screen. Avengers: Doomsday is now slated for release on December 18, 2026, pushing its premiere back by seven months. Following this, Avengers: Secret Wars will hit theaters on December 17, 2027, a full year later than initially planned.

Amid these delays, the buzz around Spider-Man is palpable. Tom Holland's Peter Parker is set to return in the eagerly awaited Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, 2026. This film continues Peter's journey post-No Way Home, where his identity was wiped from public memory. Before Disney's delay, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was positioned to follow Avengers: Doomsday, serving as a narrative bridge between Doomsday and Secret Wars. There were rumors that Disney and Sony were considering a storyline rich with multiversal adventures, fitting the current MCU trend.

Now, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day set to premiere before either Avengers film, fans are optimistic that this allows for a more focused and grounded narrative. Previously, if Avengers: Doomsday ended on a cliffhanger similar to Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Brand New Day would have had to navigate around this, either by setting its story before or during these events, or by ignoring the larger MCU stakes entirely.

The change in release order has sparked discussions among fans. One Reddit user commented, "That completely changes things for Spider-Man 4. At least in the framing of how we thought it NEEDED to be in between both films timeline-wise. Now it sounds like it won't be." 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," referencing the holding location in the comics' original Secret Wars storyline.

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View 10 ImagesIn general, Spider-Man enthusiasts are eager to see more of the character in his own narrative, swinging through the streets of New York, rather than being pulled into cosmic adventures with the Avengers. For many, Disney's decision to delay is seen as a positive move.

One fan expressed, "This is the best Spider-Man 4 news we've gotten." Another added, "With [Brand New Day] coming before Doomsday, this fully allows a grounded story, which lines up with the rumors and casting lately," hinting at speculation about villains being cast for a New York-centric storyline.

Earlier this month, Liza Colón-Zayas, known for her role as Tina Marrero on FX's The Bear, was reportedly cast in Brand New Day. Fans speculate she might be playing the mother of Miles Morales, the alternate Spider-Man who has gained popularity through Sony's animated Spider-Verse films and is rumored to make a live-action appearance soon.

As part of the reshuffling of its release schedule, Disney also removed an untitled Marvel project from its February 13, 2026, slot. Fans believe this was likely reserved for the long-awaited Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which now appears to be pushed out of this MCU saga, if it ever comes to fruition.

Other Marvel film dates have been adjusted, with November 6, 2026, and November 5, 2027, now listed as "Untitled Disney" films. If these remain unconnected to the Marvel universe, the MCU's film lineup will be relatively sparse in the coming years.

Looking ahead, 2025 will see The Fantastic Four: First Steps on the big screen in July, while the Disney+ series Ironheart and Wonder-Man are scheduled to debut. Next year's Disney+ lineup includes the second season of Daredevil Born Again (expected in the spring), a Punisher one-off special, and Vision Quest, featuring Paul Bettany, which has quietly begun filming.