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Brand New Day Drops; Holland Mentors, Downey Returns as Doom

5/31/2026

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Tom Holland Mentors

United States released “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on July 31 2026, extending the Marvel franchise.
Tom Holland (actor) joined the writers’ room, pitched “Spider-Puberty,” saw it become the film’s plot, and said he hopes it will help the next Spider-Man—Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen or Spider-Woman—succeed.
He likened mentorship to Robert Downey Jr. (actor) as Tony Stark, noted Downey will return as Dr. Doom, and called the scenes “icing on the cake” that add humor.

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Punisher Launches

The series “Punisher vs. Spider-Man” will launch with the July 31, 2026 film.
Dan Abnett and Matteo Della Fonte helm the comic, revisiting 1970s rivalry.
Frank Castle first appears as a slick costumed hero before becoming lethal vigilante.
Abnett says the visuals will use a retro style inspired by John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru, with Mike Zeck’s artwork influencing the design.
The series aims to draw Punisher newcomers while complementing the July 31, 2026 movie.

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Tom Holland Mentors

United States released “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on July 31 2026, extending the Marvel franchise.
Tom Holland (actor) joined the writers’ room, pitched “Spider-Puberty,” saw it become the film’s plot, and said he hopes it will help the next Spider-Man—Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen or Spider-Woman—succeed.
He likened mentorship to Robert Downey Jr. (actor) as Tony Stark, noted Downey will return as Dr. Doom, and called the scenes “icing on the cake” that add humor.

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