Sony delivered a double dose of Spider-Man goodness at CinemaCon, finally revealing the release date forSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseand revealing thatTom Holland’s fourth upcoming Spider-Man movie will be titledSpider-Man: Brand New Day. The film picks up after the events ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, where Holland’s Peter Parker asked Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to wipe the world’s memories of his secret identity. While Peter was able to stop an invasion of villains thanks to Strange’s spell, the cost was bittersweet: he lost his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), while his best friend Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) and girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) don’t know who he is anymore. It effectively givesSpider-Man: Brand New Daya fresh start,much like the comic book arc that seems to be its major inspiration.
The “Brand New Day” storyline began inAmazing Spider-Man#546byDan SlottandSteve McNiven, following the fallout of the highly controversial “One More Day” storyline. After the demonic Mephisto alters reality, removing people’s knowledge of Spider-Man’s secret identity and Peter Parker’s marriage to Mary Jane Watson, Peter now finds himself with a fresh slate — but no job and no apartment. On his way to get more pictures, he winds up encountering a new enemy and a new potential love interest,and the stage is set for both of these charactersto play a role inSpider-Man: Brand New Day.
Spider-Man’s “Brand New Day” Storyline Introduced the Menace of Mister Negative
“Brand New Day” would introduce a new foe for Spider-Man to fight: the crime lord known as Mister Negative. True to his name, Negative is cast in black and white colors that resemble a photonegative, which hints at the source of his powers.He can manipulate the Lightforce and Darkforce dimensions, allowing him to infect others with negative thoughts or heal their ailments. Negative seeks to control the criminal underworld, utilizing a mysterious bioweapon that will infect his competition. Spidey eventually gets involved, stopping the weapon and incurring Negative’s wrath in the process. In a twist, it’s revealed that Negative is actually Martin Li, the benevolent philatrophist who runs the F.E.A.S.T. (Food, Emergency Aid, Shelter, and Training) project that Peter’s Aunt May volunteers at.
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Fans have already seen Mister Negative inMarvel’s Spider-Manfor the PlayStation 4, but he could provide a compelling foe for the webslinger inSpider-Man: Brand New Day. Negative’s sword skills also provide directorDestin Daniel Crettonwith the chance to deliver more of the high-octane action that was inShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and a potential chance forSimu Liu’s Master of Kung Fu to appear. It would also be true to the comics; duringAmazing Spider-Man#666by Slott andStefano Caselli, Shang-Chi teaches Spidey martial arts to compensate for the loss of his Spider-Sense. Since the previous Spider-Man movies have teamed Spidey up with another Marvel hero, this is a chance for Cretton, Sony, and Marvel Studios to continue the tradition in an entirely new way.
Who Will Sadie Sink Play in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’?
Spider-Man: Brand New Dayhas yet again thrown fans for a loop when it comes toSadie Sink’s role in the film. Speculation has ranged from an alternate universe version of Mary Jane Watson toX-Men characters Jean Greyand Firestar, but “Brand New Day” introduced two different characters that she’d be a perfect fit for. The first isforensic scientist Carlie Cooper, who is best friends with socialite Lily Hollister. Carlie enters Peter Parker’s orbit when his best friend, Harry Osborn, starts dating Lily. She eventually stumbles across a string of bodies thathave been planted with Spider-Man’s spider-tracers, and learns that it’s a conspiracy to frame the web-slinger for murder. She also learned that her father, who she thought was deceased, was secretly working with Mysterio to pull off a scam on the Maggia, the biggest criminal organization in New York. Carlie and Peter do eventually start dating, which means thatSpider-Man: Brand New Daycould introduce new romantic tension to Holland’s Spider-Man movies (and providethe perfect way to bring back Mysterio).
Sink could also be playingthe superheroine known as Jackpot, who appeared in theAmazing Spider-Man: Swing Shiftone-shot by Dan Slott andPhil Jimenezthat sets the stage for “Brand New Day.” Jackpot immediately drew attention due to her physical resemblance to Mary Jane Watson, and that her superhero moniker calls back to MJ’s most famous line: “Face it Tiger, you just hit the jackpot!” Jackpot was actuallytwowomen: Sara Erhert, who gained her powers via a rogue virus, and Alana Jobson, who took the Jackpot mantle from Erhert following the implementation of the Superhuman Registration Act. Following Jobson’s death, Erhert decided to actually take up superheroics. However, back in 2020,Jackpot was announced to headline her own solo film, withMarc Guggenheim(who penned aJackpotserieschronicling Sara Erhert’s adventures) writing the screenplay.
How Will ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Impact ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’?
Spider-Man: Brand New Daytakes place in betweenAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, which could explain why Tom Holland isn’t part ofDoomsday’s immense cast list. But it’s very possible that he could appear inAvengers: Secret Wars, which could giveSpider-Man: Brand New Daya chance to pay off another plot point fromSpider-Man: No Way Home. In that film’s mid-credits scene, Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) is drunkenly attempting to make heads or tails of the world he’s found himself in when Doctor Strange’s spell slings him back to his reality…leaving behind a piece of the Venom symbiote. The originalSecret Warsmaxiseries byJim ShooterandMike Zeckis where Spidey first encounters the symbiote, so it’s possible thatSpider-Man: Brand New Daycould pull a reverse and have a symbiote-clad Spidey join the Avengers in their battle against Doctor Doom. Further backing this up is the fact that Cretton saidSpider-Man: Brand New Daywould feature a new costume, so it’s possible this costume could be the classic Symbiote Spider-Man suit. Tom Holland referred toSpider-Man: Brand New Dayas “a fresh new start” for Peter Parker, and the comic it shares its name could lay the groundwork for that fresh start.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
