Leaked Artwork Sparks Speculation About Sinister Six in Upcoming Spider-Man Film

Fans wonder if 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will feature an unofficial Sinister Six lineup of villains

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Leaked product artwork showcasing several Spider-Man villains, including Tarantula, Boomerang, and Scorpion, has prompted speculation about their involvement in the upcoming Tom Holland film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. While not a direct confirmation, the appearance of these characters on the banner has fueled theories that the movie may feature an unofficial Sinister Six lineup of villains.

Why it matters

The Sinister Six, a supervillain team that has featured a changing lineup of Spider-Man's most prominent foes, is a popular concept that has been explored in previous Spider-Man media. Fans are now wondering if 'Brand New Day' will continue this trend, potentially leading to an epic showdown between Spider-Man and a formidable group of his greatest adversaries.

The details

The leaked banner, which was recently spotted on the website of Brazilian retailer Piticas, featured designs of Spider-Man, an angry-looking Hulk, and several villains including Tarantula, Boomerang, and Scorpion. While the banner has since been removed, its appearance has sparked a wave of online speculation. Previous reports have confirmed the return of Michael Mando as Scorpion and the live-action debut of Marvin Jones III as Tombstone, further fueling the Sinister Six rumors.

  • The leaked banner was recently spotted on the website of Brazilian retailer Piticas.
  • However, the banner is no longer visible as of February 17, 2026.

The players

Spider-Man

The iconic Marvel superhero, who is the main protagonist of the upcoming film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.

Hulk

The powerful Marvel superhero, who is rumored to appear in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' to aid Spider-Man.

Tarantula

A Spider-Man villain who has been featured on the leaked banner, sparking speculation about his potential involvement in the film.

Boomerang

Another Spider-Man villain depicted on the leaked banner, adding to the Sinister Six theories.

Scorpion

A recurring Spider-Man villain, whose return in 'Brand New Day' has been confirmed, further fueling the Sinister Six speculation.

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What they’re saying

“Thing is the Spidey vs Sinister Six story has become pretty overused and saturated by now. We already kinda had that in NWH + Insomniac's Spider-Man + Into the Spider-Verse and now it looks like we'll get something similar here too.”

— SmaugRancor, Marvel fan (Reddit)

“The Sinister Six for Spidey 6 would be perfect. And by then he'll have a pretty solid lineup of returning villains to form the group. Vulture, Shocker, Mysterio, Scorpion, maybe Kraven for Spidey 5? Then in Spidey 6 someone like Mr Negative or Kingpin assembles them.”

— Jokerfaces2, Marvel fan (Reddit)

What’s next

Fans are eagerly awaiting the first full trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' to see if the Sinister Six rumors are confirmed. The film is expected to showcase a 'tonal shift' from the previous Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy and explore the consequences of Spider-Man's real identity being forgotten by the world.

The takeaway

The potential inclusion of a Sinister Six lineup in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' highlights the enduring popularity of this iconic Spider-Man villain team. While some fans are concerned about the concept feeling overused, others see it as an opportunity to bring together a formidable group of Tom Holland's Spider-Man's greatest adversaries in a climactic showdown.