Anticipation builds for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” a standout movie set to captivate audiences in 2026. Our curiosity is on high alert, as we believe we might have deciphered the film’s hidden plot. Be sure to watch the video above for our detailed predictions.

With Jon Watts stepping back from the Spider-Verse, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton will helm “Brand New Day.” This change signifies a fresh beginning, notably since Peter Parker (Tom Holland) had Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) erase everyone’s memory of his Spider-Man identity in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” While Cretton plans to infuse a more grounded approach, it won’t drastically alter the beloved essence of Holland’s Spider-Man, as writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers return, having scripted the trilogy’s prior films.

What adds to the excitement is the announcement that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk are joining “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” A crossover between Peter and Frank Castle has long been anticipated, offering a thrilling dynamic within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Accompanying this is the return of Zendaya’s MJ, Jacob Batalon’s Ned Leeds, and Michael Mando, reprising his role as Mac Gargan from “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”

In other casting revelations, the inclusion of “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink in the movie has captivated fans. Her character remains under wraps, sparking online speculation. Some fans propose she might portray a different universe’s Mary Jane Watson or Gwen Stacy. Could it be Carlie Cooper from the comics? Or perhaps Jean Grey, considering Sink’s red hair and the rumored shift of focus to X-Men post-“Secret Wars.”

Aligning with some online theories, we suspect Sink might portray Mayday Parker. In the comics, Mayday is the daughter of Peter and MJ from an alternate universe. The film, however, may offer a twist, diverging from comic narratives. We argue that Mayday could embody elements of Ben Reilly rather than Baby Parker, impacting the storyline in a surprising way. Watch the video above, and let’s reconvene on July 31, 2026, to see if our “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” predictions come true.