‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Confirms Timeline Placement Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Fans have been debating for months whether ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘ takes place before or after the events of ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ The confusion intensified when a theater chain’s synopsis suggested a different timeline, stating that the movie occurs after ‘Doomsday,’ which surprised many given Marvel’s previous indications about the film’s placement.

However, the debate has now been resolved, and the clarification significantly alters how fans perceive Peter Parker’s upcoming journey. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has officially confirmed the timeline of ‘Brand New Day’ in relation to ‘Doomsday.’

In an interview with Collider, Feige stated that ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is set before ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ When asked if the two films are separated by a short time, Feige specified that it is not immediately before, simply confirming it comes prior.

Producer Amy Pascal provided additional details that fans had been eager to hear. She revealed that the story picks up four years after the events of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’ This aligns with previous reports about Peter’s journey following the multiverse-altering conclusion of his last solo film.

Since ‘No Way Home’ is understood to occur in 2024, this timeline places ‘Brand New Day’ in 2028. The film is also expected to be the last Marvel release before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ hits theaters that December.

This timeline confirmation is crucial, especially considering who is absent from the announced ‘Doomsday’ roster. Spider-Man, one of Marvel’s most iconic characters, was notably missing from the cast list revealed for the Avengers film.

While familiar faces like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans are returning, Spider-Man has not been officially attached to the project, which has only fueled speculation.

Part of the reason for Spider-Man’s absence may be scheduling conflicts, as Tom Holland has been busy filming Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ alongside his own fourth solo Spider-Man movie. However, with ‘Brand New Day’ now confirmed to take place just before ‘Doomsday,’ any narrative barriers preventing Peter from participating in the crossover event have been effectively removed.

Additionally, multiple insiders have reported that ‘Brand New Day’ will include a post-credits scene designed to connect to ‘Doomsday.’ This suggests that Marvel might be setting up a Peter Parker cameo without revealing too much ahead of the film’s release.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is set to premiere in theaters on July 31st, with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ following on December 18th. Initially, this release order confused fans, as it seemed more logical for the smaller Spidey story to follow the larger crossover event.

The film’s plot adds more depth to the timeline. In ‘Brand New Day,’ Peter maintains contact with Ned and MJ as they start their journey at MIT. After a four-year jump, the film reveals that Ned and MJ have graduated. The story also prominently features Frank Castle, who resumes his role as the Punisher following the events of the Disney Plus special ‘Punisher: One Last Kill.’

Earlier reports had suggested that the film would occur before ‘Doomsday.’ Set photos indicated a construction sign with a completion date of December 2027, and reports noted that ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts’ both take place in 2027, with ‘Thunderbolts’ set roughly fourteen months before ‘Doomsday.’ This evidence pointed to ‘Brand New Day’ fitting in with those films ahead of ‘Doomsday,’ likely also in 2027.

Establishing ‘Brand New Day’ before ‘Doomsday’ does more than settle a scheduling debate among fans. It impacts how Peter’s character arc could influence the larger Multiversal Saga as it approaches its conclusion.

The confirmation that the movie occurs before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ also implies that Peter’s next solo adventure could directly influence his role heading into ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ While it remains unclear how significant Peter’s involvement in ‘Doomsday’ will be, ruling out a post-Doomsday setting eliminates one major avenue of fan speculation.

The time gap between the two films is crucial, as it determines whether Peter has enough time to rejoin the Avengers or if ‘Brand New Day’ is specifically crafted to position him for ‘Doomsday.’ For months, some viewed the film as a standalone interlude designed to provide Peter with a soft landing after the memory wipe that concluded ‘No Way Home,’ but that interpretation no longer holds up against the new confirmation.

Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker, joined by Zendaya as MJ, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, Jacob Batalon as Ned, and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk, with Sadie Sink making her MCU debut and Destin Daniel Cretton directing. With this cast and the timeline now established, all eyes are on how the film’s conclusion will set the stage for Doctor Doom’s impending arrival.

Now that Feige has confirmed ‘Brand New Day’ takes place before ‘Doomsday,’ what do you think the post-credits scene will reveal about Peter’s role in the upcoming Avengers showdown?