Marvel, Sony Release First Pages of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Script

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have released the first three pages of the screenplay for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," offering new details on the film's opening and themes, ahead of its July 31, 2026, theatrical release.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie picks up nine months after the events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," where Doctor Strange's spell erased Peter Parker's identity from the world's memories, including those of his friends MJ and Ned, and his Aunt May. The script, annotated by Cretton, stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, depicts Peter alone in his New York City apartment, grappling with isolation. He reads a letter he wrote to MJ, receives a reminder to place flowers at Aunt May's grave, and spots mementos like Ned's LEGO Emperor Palpatine figure and MJ's coffee cup from the previous film.

Peter experiences a "small, sharp headache," an early indicator of physical changes tied to his solitary life, as noted in the script. He interacts with a new AI assistant, E.V., described by Cretton as "the closest thing Peter has to a friend." All technology, including a homemade fabricator for his suit repairs and webshooters, is created by Peter himself. Cretton...