Spider-Man 4 Slightly Delayed to Avoid Clash with Nolan's The Odyssey

The next Tom Holland Spider-Man movie has been delayed by one week, and it's likely for a good reason. Sony updated its release calendar today, announcing that the fourth Spider-Man film will now premiere on July 31, 2026, a week later than its originally scheduled date of July 24, 2026. The probable cause for this shift is to provide some breathing room from Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey.

With this adjustment, the new Spider-Man movie will now be released two weeks after The Odyssey hits theaters, instead of just one week apart. This change is beneficial for both films, as it allows them to enjoy separate Imax screenings, which is a priority for Christopher Nolan. Interestingly, Tom Holland is set to star in both movies, so he won't mind the extra week.

Marvel has officially confirmed that a fourth Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland is in development and will follow Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release on May 1, 2026. The new Spider-Man film will be helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously directed Shang-Chi for Marvel and was initially set to direct the next Avengers movie before changes occurred due to the situation surrounding the Kang character.

In a surprising twist, the Russo Brothers are returning to direct Avengers: Doomsday, and Robert Downey Jr. will take on the role of Doctor Doom. For more details on upcoming MCU projects, check out our complete list here. Get ready for what fans might call the "Oddy-Man 4" double feature, combining The Odyssey and Spider-Man 4.