The Spider-Man universe is about to get a whole lot more complex as a new theater listing has fans reeling with a potential timeline twist. The listing, from Regal Theatres, places Spider-Man: Brand New Day after Avengers: Doomsday, which has many Marvel enthusiasts in a frenzy.
This revelation comes as a surprise to many, as the general understanding was that Brand New Day would follow the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home and land somewhere before Doomsday in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline. Marvel's official synopsis supports this idea, stating that four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter Parker is now an adult living alone.
If No Way Home takes place in 2024, that puts Brand New Day around 2028. However, Thunderbolts is set in late 2027, and its post-credits scene confirms that Doomsday kicks off sometime after those events. So, both films could occupy the same general timeframe, but which one actually happens first?
This is where things get murky. Neither Marvel Studios nor Sony Pictures has clarified anything yet, and it leaves this Regal listing in a weird spot. It could be outdated, wrong, or hinting at a major narrative shift. If Brand New Day really does take place after Doomsday, it raises some big questions about Peter Parker's emotional and physical state. Tom Holland reportedly won't be in Doomsday, but Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man is said to have a decent-sized role.
This leaves fans speculating on how all of this will work out. Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31, but with this new information, the excitement and anticipation are only growing. What do you think? Is this a clever narrative twist, or a confusing misstep? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the Spider-Man universe is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
