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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Opens July 31, Featuring Hulk

7/20/2026

Summary

Spider-Man Opens

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in the United States on July 31, 2026.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton frames the story around Peter Parker’s isolation after a memory-wiping spell.
Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man, with Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink as a secret character.
Kevin Feige calls the Spider-Man and Hulk scenes explosive, prompting Charlie Wood to build four detailed New York blocks at Pinewood Studios.

Summary

Spider-Man Opening

Early tracking projects a domestic opening weekend of $230-250 million, close to the prior entry’s $260 million debut.
The promotional embargo lifts on July 27, with reviews set for 9 am US-ET on July 28.
Peter’s powers will feature audible spider-sense cues for audiences.
Influencer DoomBlazer used a wrist-mounted POV camera to capture Spider-Man’s swing.
One post-credits scene is confirmed, rumored to set up Spider-Man in the upcoming ‘Secret Wars’ Avengers film.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man opened on May 3, earning $114.8 million that weekend and proving superhero blockbusters could dominate summer box offices. After Sony’s 1999 rights purchase and a 2016 deal that placed Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the MCU, the franchise now heads toward the July 31 2026 release of Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

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Spider-Man Opens

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in the United States on July 31, 2026.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton frames the story around Peter Parker’s isolation after a memory-wiping spell.
Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man, with Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink as a secret character.
Kevin Feige calls the Spider-Man and Hulk scenes explosive, prompting Charlie Wood to build four detailed New York blocks at Pinewood Studios.

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