Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 2 dropped June 17, 2026, six weeks before the July 31 theatrical release. The first trailer (March 18) became the most-watched movie trailer in history, hitting 1 billion views in record time. Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal and Mark Ruffalo star.
The context
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released on March 18, 2026, generating massive buzz. The Empire magazine cover story on May 28, 2026, provided the first detailed look at The Hand, the film’s primary antagonists, and confirmed the return of Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon. The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and is currently in post-production, set for a July 31, 2026 release.
The film explores Peter Parker’s life after Doctor Strange’s spell erased everyone’s memory of him. He now operates alone as a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in New York, grappling with isolation. The trailer’s emotional tone and the inclusion of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk have sparked intense speculation and discussion.
The second trailer dropped on June 17, 2026, approximately six weeks before the July 31 release, and the hype is at a fever pitch. Fans are dissecting every frame for clues about the plot, the extent of The Hand’s role, and potential wider MCU connections. Ticket pre-sales are expected imminently. The first trailer (March 18) hit 1 billion views and became the most-watched movie trailer in history, 718.6 million views in the first 24 hours alone, making Brand New Day one of the most anticipated films of the decade.
People also ask
True or false?
Yes, in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, out July 31, 2026. (Marvel, Wikipedia)
Confirmed as MJ, alongside Jacob Batalon as Ned. (Wikipedia)
No. Destin Daniel Cretton takes over as director. (Wikipedia)
Unconfirmed. The premise is a lonelier, street-level Peter four years after No Way Home, not a stated multiverse event. (Wikipedia)
Yes, Cretton wrapped shooting in December 2025. (Wikipedia)