Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Brings Marvel Fun Back

The upcoming fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film promises a fresh start for the familiar franchise.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 6:45pm

The first full-length trailer for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been released, showcasing a new chapter for Tom Holland's web-slinger. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, picks up after the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home, with Peter Parker now broke and his friends having forgotten him due to Doctor Strange's magic. As Peter tries to reconnect with an amnesiac MJ, he also faces a potential "mutation" and a host of Marvel Cinematic Universe cameos, including the Punisher, Scorpion, and a split Bruce Banner.

Why it matters

The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has generated excitement among fans, as it promises a return to the more lighthearted and fun tone that has made the Marvel Cinematic Universe so popular, in contrast to the more somber tone of recent Avengers films.

The details

The trailer reveals that Peter Parker is now broke and struggling without the support of Tony Stark, Aunt May, and his friends, who have all forgotten him due to Doctor Strange's magic. Peter must cautiously reconnect with an amnesiac MJ, while also dealing with a potential "mutation" that could transform him into the "Man-Spider" from the comics. The film also features a host of MCU cameos, including Jon Bernthal as the Punisher, Michael Mando as Scorpion, and Mark Ruffalo as a split Bruce Banner.

  • The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer was released on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Tom Holland

The actor who portrays Spider-Man/Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Zendaya

The actress who portrays MJ, Peter Parker's love interest, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Destin Daniel Cretton

The director of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Jon Bernthal

The actor who portrays the Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Michael Mando

The actor who portrays the villain Scorpion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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What they’re saying

“No matter how you cut it, any movie starring Tom Holland and Zendaya is a movie I'll see.”

— Eric Francisco

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the film's release to see if Spider-Man: Brand New Day can deliver on the promise of the trailer and bring the fun and excitement back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The takeaway

The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has generated excitement among fans, as it promises a return to the more lighthearted and fun tone that has made the Marvel Cinematic Universe so popular, while also exploring new directions for the beloved web-slinger.