Spider-Man 4 and Avengers: Doomsday to Happen Simultaneously in MCU Timeline – A First in Marvel History
Marvel Studios is set to rewrite its own history books as a new report suggests that Spider-Man 4, officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will unfold at the same time as the highly anticipated crossover movie Avengers: Doomsday. This unprecedented move marks a historic milestone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Set after the reality-altering events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, this next chapter in Tom Holland’s Spidey saga places him in a radically new world—one where no one remembers Peter Parker. But now, the MCU timeline reveal teases even bigger implications for both Spider-Man and the entire Multiverse Saga.
Spider-Man 4’s Timeline Twist Breaks New Ground
According to insider Jeff Sneider, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will take place concurrently with Avengers: Doomsday. He shared this information during an episode of The Hot Mic podcast with John Rocha:
“I’m told that Spider-Man 4 is basically taking place at the same time, simultaneously, concurrently alongside Doomsday, and that would explain his absence.”
If true, this is the first time in MCU history that two blockbuster movies will happen in real-time parallel within the shared universe.
Unlike prior overlapping sequences (such as Ant-Man and the Wasp ending during Avengers: Infinity War), this new approach makes both Spider-Man 4 and Doomsday part of a shared narrative window, opening up new possibilities for interconnected storytelling.
Why Isn’t Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday?
One big question many fans had was why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man was absent from the cast list for Avengers: Doomsday, especially when it includes 27 major MCU characters.
Sneider’s rumor clears the air: Holland will reportedly not appear in Doomsday due to both storyline alignment and scheduling conflicts. The actor is currently committed to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which could prevent his availability for such a major ensemble film.
This decision, however, doesn’t diminish his role in the Multiverse Saga—it may actually elevate it by allowing Spider-Man 4 to run parallel yet independently, setting up future consequences that tie directly into the events of Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.
How Could Spider-Man 4 Connect to Doomsday?
With both films unfolding side-by-side, the door is wide open for subtle cross-references, cameos, and multiversal echoes. Even if Peter Parker doesn’t appear alongside the Avengers, the impact of Doomsday’s events could still ripple through Spider-Man 4.
Here’s how Marvel could use this timeline overlap creatively:
1. A Multiverse Collision
While Spider-Man: No Way Home brought the Multiverse crashing into Peter’s life, Brand New Day could explore its deeper effects. The simultaneous nature of Doomsday suggests that multiversal instability could play a role in Spidey’s solo narrative, especially if Doctor Doom’s actions have global—or interdimensional—consequences.
2. Introduction of Battleworld
Some fans speculate that Spider-Man 4 could lay the groundwork for Battleworld, the fragmented patchwork planet central to Secret Wars. If true, this would make Brand New Day a stealth bridge to Marvel’s biggest event yet.
3. Villain Spotlight: Mr. Negative
Rumors continue to swirl around the inclusion of Mr. Negative as the main villain. Known for his role in Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 game, the character would offer a street-level threat with deeper ties to dark energy and alternate dimensions—perfect for mirroring the chaos of Doomsday.
What This Means for Tom Holland’s MCU Future
If Spider-Man remains absent from Doomsday, fans may not see him reunite with iconic Avengers like Thor, Captain Marvel, or even Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom until Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.
This longer wait may allow Holland’s Spider-Man to mature further—possibly even leading his own street-level team (like the rumored Young Avengers or Midnight Sons) before stepping back into the main Avengers spotlight.
