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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently in theaters (as of July 31, 2026), and its post-credits scene comes at the very end of a long credits sequence, immediately drawing audience attention. Both Forbes and Variety published explainers on the same day, fueling fan speculation about whether the scene sets up Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars.
The post-credits scene in Spider-Man: Brand New Day ditches live-action actors for an animated tracker. According to Forbes, the scene shows Ned’s Spidey-tracking app panning past Earth and the moon into space, where a Spider-Man icon sits alone in the blackness. The scene runs at the very end of the credits, not midway.
Both Forbes and Variety have interpreted the scene as a setup for Spider-Man’s next MCU appearance. Forbes outlines two main possibilities: Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars. The outlet argues Doomsday is less likely because Tom Holland is not listed in that film’s cast, and its multiverse plot has no obvious space setting. Secret Wars, by contrast, is expected to gather Marvel heroes who sit out Doomsday. Forbes also reports Sadie Sink will return in Secret Wars as Jean Grey, pointing to a heavily X-Men-based story. Variety, in its own explainer, frames the exact same question: will Holland return in Doomsday or Secret Wars?
The film is currently in theaters as of July 31, 2026, per Variety. The post-credits scene is notable because it comes at the very end of the credits, after a lengthy wait, which has become a Marvel tradition. Forbes notes the scene suggests that despite a more grounded Spider-Man story in Brand New Day, he’s headed back to cosmic territory reminiscent of the Infinity War/Endgame era.
If Forbes’ analysis is correct, Spider-Man may appear in Secret Wars rather than Doomsday. That would connect him to an X-Men-heavy narrative, aligning with Disney’s integration of those characters. Fans should watch for official casting announcements from Marvel, as Secret Wars’ cast has not been announced. Until then, the post-credits scene is likely to stay a hot topic of debate.
Timeline
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in theaters
Variety notes the film is now playing in theaters, and its post-credits scene immediately becomes a talking point.
- Forbes publishes post-credits scene analysis
Paul Tassi reports the scene features Ned's Spidey-tracking app showing a Spider-Man icon in deep space, and speculates whether it teases Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars.
- Variety publishes credits scene explainer
Variety frames the scene around the question: Will Tom Holland return in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars?
Questions people ask
What happens in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day post-credits scene?
According to Forbes, the scene features no actors. It shows Ned's Spidey-tracking app, panning past Earth and the moon into space, where a Spidey icon appears in the blackness.
Will Tom Holland appear in Avengers: Doomsday?
Forbes reports Holland is not listed as appearing in Doomsday, and the movie's multiverse story has no indication of space, making a cameo possible but less likely.
Why might the scene point to Avengers: Secret Wars?
Forbes suggests Secret Wars is more plausible because it is expected to re-add heroes not in Doomsday, and Secret Wars is likely to be a heavily X-Men-based story, with Sadie Sink returning as Jean Grey.
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