Spider-Man, Doctor Doom MCU Designs and Story Shift

Production has begun on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set for July 31, 2026, with Tom Holland returning as Spider-Man in a film focusing on practical web-swinging stunts rather than CGI. Holland will wear a new suit with raised webbing and external web-shooters, drawing comparisons to classic comic designs. The movie is expected to introduce a darker and more mature tone, with Michael Mando’s Scorpion confirmed to return and possible appearances by Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk. Robert Downey Jr. debuts as Doctor Doom in a comics-accurate costume during a post-credits scene for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, setting up his expanded role in future Avengers films. Marvel Studios is shifting toward street-level, character-driven narratives for Peter Parker, moving away from previous multiverse and magic storylines. Fans have expressed excitement about the nostalgic yet fresh direction for both Spider-Man and Doctor Doom.