The return of Spider-Man to the foreground of the Marvel Cinematic Universe It's already a palpable reality. With the rumor mill and leaks working at full speed, the new installment titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes the next big event in the saga, and the details about its filming and chronology have left no one indifferent. More details on Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The streets of Glasgow have been filling up for days with curious people and fans of the superhero, as the Scottish city is transformed into a detailed recreation of New York for the filming of this long-awaited movie. Although the premiere is still a long way off – scheduled for July 2026 – the first images and signs from the set have sparked theories and excitement among fans, who are trying to decipher When does this new story take place within the complex Marvel calendar?.
The first leaks from the set show Posters and sets that place the action in December 2027Many interpret this as a clue that the plot of the film will take place in that same year, probably in the second half of 2027The connections with other MCU titles are evident: there are those who point out that the plot will link directly with the events of Thunderbolts and the next movie of Fantastic 4, as well as with future deliveries of Avengers that will complete phase 6 of the universe. This time reference leads one to think that The events of Spider-Man: Brand New Day take place after the end of Thunderbolts., fitting perfectly into the timeline and paving the way for new alliances and conflicts.
A shoot that transforms Glasgow into Manhattan
Filming is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2025., with Tom Holland reprising the role of Peter Parker on the streets of Glasgow, which will force shutdowns and changes to the city's daily life for at least a week. Images published by British media and fans on social media show how Several streets are filling up with signs and facades in the purest New York style., facilitating the transformation to simulate the famous wall-crawler's environment without resorting to the costs of filming in the Big Apple.
During those days, production crews work on modifying sets, installing classic American traffic signs, and adapting the city's architecture for filming. Bothwell Street, Wellington Street, and other nearby streets in Glasgow will be closed to traffic during filming, and initial leaks have generated a stir due to the fidelity of the set and the secrecy surrounding the characters and scenes to be filmed.
The Timeline: Where Does Brand New Day Fit In The MCU?
The details of the stage, especially the completion date of works in December 2027 mentioned in the sets, have made many fans consider that The film will place Spider-Man in a New York still under reconstruction. after the recent events of the saga. The year 2027 thus takes on special relevance: in addition to coinciding with the framework of Thunderbolts, could overlap with Daredevil: Born Again, where New York faces new threats and a new mayor, Wilson Fisk (Kingpin). There is also speculation about the possible involvement of other characters such as Spider-Man in Holland's Spiderverse and how this will influence the central plot of the phase.
This temporary location would allow Peter Parker's story to be connected to other relevant characters, such as Frank Castle, The Punisher (played again by Jon Bernthal), whose last appearance saw him escape from prison and who is rumored to have a key role alongside Spider-Man. Thus, the film could explore both the more urban and personal side of Peter Parker, as well as his relationships with other vigilantes and the impact recent events have on his daily life.
