Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Just Missed The MCU’s Biggest Street-Level Event

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Spider-Man will return in 2026, but unfortunately, Peter Parker won’t be involved in the biggest, most action-packed events happening within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland’s portrayal of Spider-Man has been a fan favorite in the MCU, which isn’t surprising given Spider-Man’s popularity and the large-scale challenges he consistently faces.

Peter has a strong understanding of impactful moments, having been involved in major events both in his standalone films and within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A prime example is Spider-Man’s heartbreaking death in Avengers: Infinity War. He then returned in Avengers: Endgame, where he played a key role in the emotional farewell to Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films culminated in the 2021 blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home, which brought together Spider-Men and villains from previous live-action movies thanks to the concept of the multiverse. The film was a massive success, earning almost $2 billion globally and reaching a scale similar to the Avengers movies. Holland is back as Spider-Man this July in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

With Spider-Man’s next film coming out in two months, it’s notable that he wasn’t involved in the recently completed ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ season. While it’s understandable that getting Spider-Man into a TV series might have been tricky due to rights issues, his absence raises questions about the future of the Marvel franchise and how these stories will connect.

The MCU’s Mayor Fisk Arc Ends Without New York City’s Biggest Vigilante

Be warned, this article reveals details from Season 2, Episode 8 of Daredevil: Born Again. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man hasn’t appeared in the first two seasons of the show, meaning he’s missed the entire period when Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) was mayor. In Season 1, Vincent D’Onofrio’s character was elected mayor of New York City and later imposed martial law, deploying a force to crack down on vigilantes. Given Spider-Man’s high profile as a superhero in the city, he logically would have been targeted by this task force.

The second season of Daredevil: Born Again concluded with the defeat of Mayor Fisk and the restoration of control to Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and the citizens of New York. This effectively ended the major street-level conflict in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Fisk is no longer in power and the city’s heroes can now operate openly. It was disappointing, however, that Spider-Man wasn’t involved, as he could have been a key figure in the fight alongside Daredevil.

How Spider-Man: Brand New Day Can Make Up For Peter Parker’s Daredevil: Born Again Absence

The new Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, comes out in theaters on July 31st. It could be a big success after Tom Holland wasn’t involved in the Daredevil: Born Again series, and it might even include a character from that show. This Spider-Man film has the potential to kick off the next major, grounded storyline in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Kingpin now in exile after season 2, a power vacuum has been created, opening up opportunities for new conflicts and characters.

The next Spider-Man movie from Marvel might feature villains like Tombstone and Scorpion. Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton have hinted that this film will focus on a more grounded, street-level story, unlike the multiverse adventures of No Way Home. This could be a great way to connect to the Daredevil: Born Again series, especially since Spider-Man wasn’t involved in its second season. Expect to see Spidey battling criminals and gang leaders fighting for control of the city.

Jon Bernthal is returning as the Punisher in the upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This is notable because Frank Castle didn’t appear in the second season of a previous series despite being in the first. The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day also reveals Sheila Rivera as the new Mayor of New York City, handing Spider-Man the key to the city. This connection could tie the film more closely to the second season of Daredevil: Born Again and help address the gap left by the absence of Spider-Man’s TV show within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2026-05-06 04:08