Mar 19, 2026
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The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie hits theaters on July 31.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man faces new enemies and conflict in 'Brand New Day' trailer
The film sees the return of Zendaya as Peter Parker's ex-girlfriend MJ.
Peter Parker is facing changes.In the trailer for Spider-Man: A New Day, which dropped today, Tom Holland's superhero returns to fight crime in New York.But he does so without the help of his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) or his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya, Holland's original partner), who no longer remembers his secret.
What is the reason for Peter's isolation?A sad-but-necessary spell cast by Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which erases everyone's memories of Peter—only his superhero identity is incomplete.
The trailer for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie shows Jon Bernthalin's Peter from Netflix's Daredevil and The Punisher fighting crime as Spider-Man, which includes foiling Frank Castle's plan.
However, Peter's social isolation is not the only problem: he also struggles with his powers.His nets fail him - not good when you're used to swinging from skyscraper to skyscraper.Before long, he contacted university professor Dr. Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) - the Hulk's alter ego - for help.After all, how can Peter face new foes like Scorpion (Michael Mando, who is seen briefly in Spider-Man: Homecoming) with his powers waning?
"If the DNA moves, that would be very dangerous," Banner warned.
Comic book readers can view Spider-Man's changing DNA as part of a possible story involving his transformation into Man-Spider, the version of Spider-Man that also appeared in the 90s movie series.With a famous mutant joining the X-Men in the MCU and rumors that Sadie Sink is set to play Jean Gray in Brand New Day, anything is possible.
Whether or not Brand New Day Spider-Man features, Peter is probably turning into a new version of himself.As we hear the narrator say in the trailer, "Spiders have three life cycles. Between cycles, it can expose the spider to danger. It's a kind of rebirth for spiders who manage to survive."
The trailer pays tribute to Spider-Man's first comic book appearance, 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15, right at the 2:08 mark, and sees Peter's nest looking badder than ever.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks Holland's Peter's first appearance in an MCU film since 2021's No Way Home. Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield did not reprise the masked version of the character from different universes. It also saw the death of Peter's beloved Aunt May (Marisa Tomei).
Are there better days ahead for Peter after all the tragedy he has faced?Find out when Spider-Man: New Year's Day will hit theaters on July 31, 2026.
