Is Sony Quietly Confirming the Spider Man 4 Trailer Leak?

Sony Pictures may have inadvertently confirmed the legitimacy of the leaked Spider Man 4 trailer through its recent actions. Spider Man: Brand New Day is the next major collaboration between Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios and one of only two MCU films scheduled for a 2026 theatrical release, alongside Avengers: Doomsday.

While Avengers has dominated headlines due to its seemingly imminent trailer debut, Spider Man is now drawing attention for its own unexpected leak.

Why Are Fans Convinced the Leaked Trailer Is Real?

An unfinished trailer for Spider Man: Brand New Day reportedly surfaced online, prompting debate over whether the footage was authentic. That debate shifted after Sony Pictures began issuing DMCA takedown notices against users who shared the clip.

Several users reported that their posts were removed from platforms like X and Reddit, with some accounts temporarily locked. According to those affected, Sony Pictures was directly responsible for the copyright claims. Studios typically do not issue DMCA notices for fake footage, leading many fans to believe the trailer is real.

How Is This Similar to Past Spider Man Trailer Leaks?

This situation closely mirrors what happened ahead of Spider Man: No Way Home in 2021. That film’s first trailer also leaked online, prompting Sony to issue widespread takedowns before eventually releasing the teaser officially.

The timing is notable, as this leak occurred only days after the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer was also taken down following a similar leak. However, unlike Avengers, there has been no confirmed indication that a Brand New Day trailer was scheduled to debut soon.

Has Sony Teased a Trailer Release?

Speculation increased after Sony Pictures UK shared a post on X featuring Tom Holland’s Spider Man with the caption “all we want for Christmas is Tom Holland.” While some fans interpreted this as a hint toward an upcoming trailer, no official confirmation followed.

Sony also has the film Anaconda releasing in theaters on December 25, which has fueled theories that a Spider Man trailer could debut alongside it. Still, nothing has been announced.

What Is Spider Man: Brand New Day About?

Spider Man: Brand New Day will release on July 31, 2026 and marks Tom Holland’s first Spider Man film without director Jon Watts. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie is expected to present a more grounded take on Peter Parker’s life as a struggling young adult balancing rent, responsibility, and vigilantism in a city that no longer remembers him.

Sony Pictures has not publicly commented on the trailer leaks.

When Could the Spider Man 4 Trailer Actually Drop?

At this point, there is no official word on when the first Brand New Day trailer will release. Some reports previously suggested a debut alongside Avatar: Fire and Ash on December 19, though those rumors have cooled.

If no trailer arrives before the end of the year, a likely alternative window would be mid February during the Super Bowl, which has become a frequent home for major blockbuster reveals.