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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Releases July 2026, Hulk Returns

6/24/2026

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Spider-Man Premiere

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in the U.S. on July 31, 2026, and in the U.K. on July 29, 2026.
Tom Holland says only one person still knows Spider-Man is Peter Parker after Doctor Strange’s memory-erasing spell.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton with a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
Trailers tease a new antagonist and mysterious threat that fans suspect is Hulk, confirming Mark Ruffalo’s return as Bruce Banner.

Summary

Spider-Man Evolution

Tom Holland says humor was added, the villain plot was layered anew, and the film will open in IMAX in international markets.
Peter Parker undergoes a physical evolution that threatens his life during a crime wave.
Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman and Liza Colon-Zayas join.
Michael Mando returns as Scorpion while Marvin Jones III debuts as Tombstone.
The Department of Damage Control appears as a hostile organization confronting Spider-Man.

History

Historical Context

After Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man proved a box-office hit, Sony green-lit a sequel with a $200 million budget that opened June 30 2004 and earned $795.9 million worldwide, solidifying the franchise’s profitability. That success led Sony to partner with Marvel, a foundation for the 2026 Spider-Man: Brand New Day expansion starring Tom Holland and a multiverse plot.

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Spider-Man Premiere

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in the U.S. on July 31, 2026, and in the U.K. on July 29, 2026.
Tom Holland says only one person still knows Spider-Man is Peter Parker after Doctor Strange’s memory-erasing spell.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton with a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
Trailers tease a new antagonist and mysterious threat that fans suspect is Hulk, confirming Mark Ruffalo’s return as Bruce Banner.

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