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Marvel Publishes First Three Pages of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* Script
4/30/2026, 11:20:28 PM
Opening Scene Details
Marvel Studios released the opening three pages of the *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* screenplay. The script begins at the Marvel Studios title card and immediately references the memory wipe that concluded *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021). Peter Parker is shown alone in his apartment, reading aloud the letter he wrote to MJ at the end of the previous film. The narrative notes that “the memories Peter no longer shares with Ned and MJ and Aunt May” have been erased, positioning Peter as “entirely alone” for the first time. The scene ends with a cue for a montage after Peter receives a notification about Ned’s first day at MIT and swings into action.
Post-No Way Home Context
The memory-wipe event, a plot device from *No Way Home*, removed Peter’s recollection of his friends and aunt from their minds. Although the script’s opening occurs nine months after that event, the bulk of *Brand New Day* is set four years later, suggesting a temporal jump that may be bridged by a montage. This context explains why Peter’s technology is now “homemade” rather than supplied by Stark Industries.
Creative Team and New Technology
Director Destin Daniel Cretton contributed handwritten annotations to the script. He emphasizes that Peter’s equipment is now built with a “3D printer on steroids” and that the character has created an artificial-intelligence companion named EV, described as “sadly the closest thing Peter has to a friend.” These notes highlight a shift toward self-reliance for the hero.
Release Data and Timeline
Marvel made the script excerpts public through *Entertainment Weekly* on the same day the first trailer broke records. The film is scheduled to open in theaters on July 31, 2024. The published pages cover the opening sequence and the start of a montage that likely showcases early-stage confrontations with minor villains.
Marvel’s Official Communication
Marvel’s announcement framed the release as a “first-look” at the screenplay, underscoring the company’s intent to give fans insight into the narrative direction. The studio’s statement, relayed by *Entertainment Weekly*, highlighted the director’s handwritten notes as evidence of “new creative choices” for the character, particularly the move away from Stark-sourced gadgets.
Direct Script Excerpts
- “vanished from existence like Marty [McFly]” — Destin Daniel Cretton, director (handwritten note)
- “No more Stark money or gadgets.” — Destin Daniel Cretton, director (handwritten note)
- “All of his tech needs to have been made by Peter, via his homemade fabricator — a ‘3D printer on steroids.’” — Destin Daniel Cretton, director (handwritten note)
- “Maybe I’ll never read this to you,” — Peter Parker, script
- “Maybe I’m just writing this for me. Maybe that’s my responsibility: to live alone with the truth.” — Peter Parker, script
- “Maybe right now I just need to be Spider-Man.” — Peter Parker, script
Anticipated Plot Elements and Potential Impact
The script hints at early confrontations with characters such as Boomerang, Tarantula, Tombstone (Marvin Jones III) and Scorpion (Michael Mando). Unconfirmed sources within the article suggest that the primary antagonists could be the ninja-monk clan The Hand, with possible appearances by Bruce Banner (potentially as the Savage Hulk) and Frank Castle (The Punisher). Sadie Sink’s role remains ambiguous, fueling speculation about a major Marvel character introduction.
Unresolved Details
No official confirmation of the film’s main villains has been provided, and the extent of Bruce Banner’s involvement is unclear. The script does not reveal how the AI EV will influence the plot, leaving a gap in understanding the character’s narrative function.
Upcoming Release
*Spider-Man: Brand New Day* is slated for worldwide release on July 31, 2024. Further details are expected in upcoming trailers and promotional materials released by Marvel Studios.
