Is Spider-Man about to face his most brutal challenge yet? Leaked set photos from Spider-Man: Brand New Day are fueling intense speculation, with many fans convinced they reveal the aftermath of a devastating battle with The Scorpion...or perhaps something even more sinister. Get ready for a wild ride!
Shooting for Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the UK seems to have wrapped up at outdoor locations, meaning what we've seen is likely all we're going to get in terms of behind-the-scenes glimpses. But what we have seen is pretty spectacular.
A fresh batch of images has surfaced, highlighting the incredible new suit that Tom Holland's Peter Parker will be sporting when he swings back onto our screens next summer. The design is a real head-turner, and many agree it's the closest we've seen to the classic comic book Spider-Man in the MCU. It's a fantastic blend of modern and classic aesthetics.
But here's where it gets controversial... A short video clip is causing a stir. At the 0:58 mark, Spidey appears disoriented, clutching his head before swinging away. The leading theory? He's been poisoned by Scorpion. This mirrors Spidey's behavior in the Spider-Man video games after an encounter with Mac Gargan. Could this be a direct adaptation?
And this is the part most people miss... Some fans are floating an alternative theory: a psychic attack! Remember, Sadie Sink is rumored to be playing Jean Grey. Could she be involved, even indirectly? There's definitely something strange happening to our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. What do you think? Is it Scorpion's venom, a psychic assault, or something else entirely? Let us know in the comments!
While Michael Mando was spotted on set in his prison uniform from Spider-Man: Homecoming, the expectation is that he'll eventually suit up as the MCU's Scorpion. But he won't be Spidey's only problem. The film is shaping up to be a street-level brawl, with the Wall-Crawler also facing off against The Punisher, a Savage Hulk, and Tombstone. Talk about a bad day!
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has previously said that No Way Home sets the stage for a new kind of Spider-Man. "I think there’s a promise at the end of No Way Home," Feige stated, "that for as sad as it is that Peter is forgotten by everyone in his life, we are seeing for the first time in the Tom Holland Spider-Man stories him being a proper Spider-Man. Him being by himself, dedicated to saving the city, and dealing with, for lack of better terms, street-level crime, as opposed to world-ending events." This film seems to be delivering on that promise in spades.
Keep an eye out! There's a good chance we'll get a trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day before the end of 2025, especially with Avatar: Fire and Ash likely to showcase some exciting 2026 previews.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day shares its name with a particularly divisive era in the comics, a storyline where, following a controversial deal with Mephisto, Peter Parker's marriage to Mary Jane Watson was erased, and his identity was once again a secret. The era saw Spidey facing a whole new rogues' gallery, including Mister Negative, Jackpot, Menace, and Carlie Cooper.
However, the film seems to be going in a different direction entirely. Instead of revisiting those specific characters, it looks like Spidey will be teaming up with (and maybe fighting at some point) The Punisher to take down a Savage Hulk, with The Scorpion adding extra sting to the situation.
Rumors are swirling about other villains potentially appearing, including Tombstone, Tarantula, Boomerang, and Ramrod. There's also been some online chatter suggesting the Venom Symbiote might play a role, possibly setting the stage for Mac Gargan to eventually bond with the alien costume. Now that would be a game-changer!
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton is at the helm of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, working from a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Joining Tom Holland are Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, Marvin Jones III, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Thunderbolts* star Florence Pugh has also joined the ensemble cast.
Mark your calendars! Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to hit theaters on July 31, 2026.
But here's the real question: with all these villains converging on Spider-Man, is he truly ready to face them alone, as Feige suggested? Or will he need help, even from the most unexpected sources? And what about the rumors of Venom's involvement? Could Peter be tempted by the symbiote's power, even if it means risking everything? Sound off in the comments below! We want to know what you think!
