Feige hints Yelena Belova will appear in Spider-Man: Day

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has strongly hinted that Florence Pugh's character Yelena Belova will appear in the upcoming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," setting the stage for her significant role in this year's major crossover event, "Avengers: Doomsday." The comments were made during Feige's appearance at the BiliBili World fan festival in Shanghai, China, on July 11.

Feige directly addressed Yelena's future, stating, "If you're a fan of Yelena, wait until 'Avengers: Doomsday.' Yelena plays a big part in that." He then added the key tease: "But if you don't want to wait until then, you might see Yelena a little bit sooner in the movies." With "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" being the only Marvel Cinematic Universe theatrical release scheduled before "Avengers: Doomsday," the implication has sparked widespread speculation that the former Black Widow will make an appearance in the Spider-Man film.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is set for release on July 31, 2026. The film features Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker, who is reportedly isolated and under strain following the memory-wiping events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." The cast also includes Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark...