After 'Avengers: Doomsday,' 'Spider-Man 4' trailer leaks online
What's the story
The upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, produced by Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios, has reportedly had its first trailer leaked online. The movie is one of two MCU projects scheduled to hit theaters in 2026, the other being Avengers: Doomsday. Interestingly, this leak comes just a day after three short teasers from Avengers: Doomsday were dropped on social media platforms.
Legal action
Sony issues DMCA notices to curb trailer leaks
Sony has started sending Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices to those who leaked or shared the alleged Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer online. The studio's response has led many to believe that the leaked footage might be genuine. The action taken by Sony includes removing the trailer from social media platforms such as X and Reddit.
Pattern observed
Difference is, no one was expecting 'Spider-Man 4' trailerÂ
After the Avengers: Doomsday teasers were leaked online, Marvel Studios also took similar steps to remove these from the internet. However, there was no prior indication that a Brand New Day teaser was imminent. Meanwhile, Doomsday clips teased the return of Chris Evans as Captain America and Chris Hemsworth's Thor avatar, alongside introducing Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
History repeats
'Spider-Man 4' trailer leak follows past incidents
This isn't the first time a trailer for a Tom Holland-led Spider-Man film has been leaked. A similar incident occurred in 2021 with Spider-Man: No Way Home, which also resulted in Sony issuing sweeping DMCA takedowns. Despite these setbacks, the studio has yet to publicly address the recent Spider-Man 4 trailer leaks.
Anticipation builds
'Spider-Man 4' trailer release date remains uncertain
As of now, there is no official confirmation from Sony Pictures or Marvel Studios about when fans can expect the first Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. Some speculated that the trailer could be released alongside the upcoming film Anaconda, distributed by Sony, which hits theaters on December 25. However, given Avengers: Doomsday's prominence in Marvel's marketing strategy leading up to the holidays, a Spider-Man 4 teaser may not arrive until next year.