Is Spider-Man Missing from Avengers: Doomsday? The Impact on Brand New Day Explored

So, what’s the deal with Spider-Man not being part of the Avengers: Doomsday lineup? It looks like Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield are MIA from the cast list, which is pretty surprising, especially since Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to drop just before Doomsday hits theaters.

Many fans thought that Brand New Day would set the stage for Avengers: Doomsday, especially given that we still haven’t seen much of Victor Von Doom after his mention in Fantastic Four. Remember, Doom was brought into the mix after some reshuffling in the Marvel timeline, replacing Kang the Conqueror.

However, based on what we know so far, Brand New Day seems to be its own thing. The marketing is all about Peter Parker’s adventures in New York, featuring some cameos from familiar MCU faces like Punisher and Hulk, and possibly a new Jean Grey played by Sadie Sink. Meanwhile, Doomsday promises a massive cast that includes classic Avengers like Steve Rogers and Thor, plus characters from across the Marvel universe, including the X-Men and the new Fantastic Four.

With such a packed roster, it’s no wonder that the Russo brothers had to keep Peter Parker out of the mix. Interestingly, there’s a theory that the release order for these films was originally flipped, with Doomsday set to come out first, leading into Brand New Day instead. That would have caused quite a logistical headache for Marvel. Remember when the release order changed for Doctor Strange and Spider-Man: No Way Home due to the pandemic? It made a big difference in the story flows.

It seems Brand New Day will primarily focus on Peter Parker as he faces The Hand and deals with some bizarre body transformations. The rumor mill hasn’t suggested that Holland’s Spider-Man will play a significant role in Doomsday. However, fans have speculated about a possible appearance from Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, but if that happens, it likely won’t tie into Brand New Day.

While there’s still a chance Holland could pop up in Doomsday, especially since he’s recently been spotted filming in London, it’s hard to say whether those scenes are for Brand New Day or Doomsday. Given the film’s release is just around the corner, it seems unlikely they’d be adding in new footage for Brand New Day at this late stage. More likely, any new scenes could be for a post-credits tease in Doomsday, and there are whispers that Spider-Man might have a bigger role in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars.

Thinking about the bigger picture, there are parallels to be drawn with earlier Marvel films. For instance, Ant-Man and Captain Marvel were both released between Infinity War and Endgame, and their heroes played key roles in the story arcs. If Brand New Day was meant to come out in between Doomsday and Secret Wars, it makes sense for Marvel to save Peter Parker for a larger role in the latter, especially if he’s set to go head-to-head with Doom.

Adding another layer of intrigue, if Secret Wars takes inspiration from the comics, we could see the story unfold on Battleworld, with Doom acting as the ruler. There have been rumors that he might wipe the Avengers’ memories to control them. Given Spider-Man’s ongoing memory struggles in the MCU, including the fallout from No Way Home, it raises questions about whether Brand New Day might introduce elements that allow Parker to keep his memories intact during this chaos.

In the end, there’s a lot to speculate about as we wait for Brand New Day to swing into theaters. Will Mobius make an appearance? What about Kraven? Who knows what Marvel has up its sleeve! Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to hit UK cinemas on July 29 and the US on July 31, so keep your eyes peeled for all the latest updates!