MCU Fans Believe Harry Osborn Has Been Found in Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer

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After seeing the trailer for the new Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, some fans are speculating that Harry Osborn will finally appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Both James Franco and Dane DeHaan previously played Harry Osborn in Spider-Man films. However, when Tom Holland took on the role, the movies shifted focus, giving Ned Leeds (played by Jacob Batalon) the role of Peter Parker’s best friend. Now, with a new Spider-Man trilogy beginning, there’s speculation that familiar faces like Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy might appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Who do MCU fans think is playing Harry Osborn in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

After rumors began circulating two months ago, actor Eman Esfandi appeared briefly in the trailer for the new Spider-Man movie, seemingly flirting with Zendaya’s character, MJ. This sparked fan speculation that he might be playing Harry Osborn, as MJ and Harry had a romantic relationship in both the original Spider-Man films and the comic books.

I’ve also heard talk about Paul Rabin as a potential candidate, but honestly, the reaction to him has been pretty negative. He’s a more recent character in Spider-Man’s history, and he was involved in a storyline where he and Mary Jane were married with kids. From what I’ve seen on X, most fans really don’t want him anywhere near a reboot of that era – they’re strongly against bringing him back.

I was so excited to see a potential cast list floating around last month for the new Spider-Man movie! It mentioned actor Xolo Maridueña Esfandi, and I really hoped he’d be playing either Harry Osborn or the character Paul. There was also talk of Kiernan Shipka as Gwen Stacy, and apparently, they’re planning a cute scene with her and Tom Holland’s Peter Parker at a laundromat – how normal is that for a superhero movie? I’m really hoping these rumors turn out to be true!

The latest trailer for ‘Brand New Day’ suggests Peter Parker will reconnect with MJ and Ned, even though Doctor Strange’s spell made them forget him in ‘No Way Home’. This makes it seem like Marvel and Sony are planning to give Peter the same group of friends he has in the comics – Harry, MJ, and Gwen.

As with any rumors or early information, fans should remember that these details aren’t official until Marvel confirms or denies them. We’ll find out the truth when Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes out in theaters on July 31, 2026, as part of Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2026-03-18 20:17