The MCU shattered expectations with Spider-Man: No Way Home
, leaving Tom Holland’s Peter Parker alone in a world that forgot him. Marvel Studios has now revealed the next chapter: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
. The title nods to a comic arc that rebooted Spider-Man’s life, and fans are buzzing over whether Harry Osborn, a pivotal yet absent figure in the MCU, will finally debut as Parker’s new ally or a future villain in this reset timeline.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
promises a clean slate for Peter Parker, but could this fresh start open the door for Harry Osborn’s long-awaited MCU arrival?
Harry Osborn: From comics to MCU – A new dawn for Spider-Man?
Marvel Studios’ title reveal for Spider-Man
4 sent shockwaves through the fandom, with many theorizing Harry Osborn’s long-awaited MCU arrival. The
Brand New Day arc in Marvel Comics famously rebooted Peter Parker’s relationships after the divisive One More Day storyline, resurrecting Harry Osborn as one of the figures. With Peter Parker’s previous supporting cast erased from memory, the MCU could mirror this reset, paving the way for Harry Osborn’s potential debut.
Tom Holland is now officially the first spiderman to get four movies. #CinemaCon
– Homecoming (2017)
– Far From Home (2019)
– No Way Home (2021)
– Brand New Day (2026) pic.twitter.com/JFZh7i8aNn— ES
(@dinmurdock) April 1, 2025
Brand New Day storyline brought Harry Osborn back to life and portrayed him as having been living in Europe for several years. Introducing him now would allow Marvel to explore his fractured friendship with Parker, echoing the tragic dynamic from the previous films. While no casting announcements have been made, the narrative vacuum left by No Way Home
makes his inclusion a logical and thrilling next step.
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With Harry Osborn’s debut speculated, the film’s 2026 release date positions it as a Phase 6 linchpin, but will Sadie Sink’s rumored role deepen the mystery or clarify the stakes?
2026 release date and Sadie Sink’s mysterious role
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
is slated for July 31st, 2026, positioning it between Avengers: Doomsday
and Secret Wars
in Marvel’s crowded Phase 6 calendar. Reports of Stranger Things
star Sadie Sink joining the cast fueled speculation, though Sink herself remained coy. During a Happy Sad Confused
podcast appearance, she addressed rumors
, stating, “this is news to me
.”
Sadie Sink has reportedly joined the cast of ‘Spider-Man 4.’ pic.twitter.com/mgMTGWwhvF
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 12, 2025
Fans theorize Sink could play Gwen Stacy, a role previously embodied by Emma Stone and Hailee Steinfeld. With Zendaya’s MJ out of Peter Parker’s life, her introduction would add emotional complexity and tragic potential. Others speculate Sink might debut as Jean Grey, linking Spider-Man
to the incoming X-Men
reboot. Marvel’s silence has only amplified the mystery, ensuring Brand New Day
remains a hot topic until its release.
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Will Harry Osborn finally swing into the MCU? Share your predictions below!
