Spider-Man: Brand New Day is reportedly set to commence production this August, and while plot details are still under wraps, The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez has now shared some pre-production info on the costumes two key characters will wear in the movie.
The first is described as "Asian-inspired," and "reminiscent of Japanese Shinobi and Samurai. The armor pieces in question harken back specifically to the late Sengoku period and the Edo period (17th century) of Japan."
Perez isn't sure who this character is, but he does note that a "dark, mysterious female character” also has a Japanese-inspired look. "The main detail of the outfit involves a black kimono-style vest."
"However, the design is also modernized, featuring modern aesthetics that look like something out of a Cyberpunk fashion show. Lots of use of techwear & unconventional belt designs. The best way to picture it, according to one source, would be to visualize Obi-Wan Kenobi’s costume from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith from the belt portion up; however, it’s all black (and there are alternating designs between sleeveless and with sleeves). Meanwhile, the bottom portion has techwear pants and a futuristic design. “It looks like a Star Wars character”, says one source. What’s more interesting is that this character carries a katana with her."
Spidey has fought a few Asian villains (Mr. Negative, for one) over the years, but we're not sure which ones could match the descriptions above. It's always possible that established foes have been given a significant redesign, or these will be new characters created for the movie. Either way, the Samurai-inspired outfits are certainly intriquing.
Unlike the previous films, Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home, Brand New Day is the name of a specific arc from the comics, and focuses on Peter Parker attempting to rebuild his life following the events of the status quo-altering One More Day and Civil War.
Brand New Day features a number of new characters such as Carlie Cooper and Lily Hollister, aka the supervillain Menace, which has led to speculation that Sadie Sink may have been cast in one of these roles. We recently learned that Liza Colón-Zayas has also joined the cast.
Late last year, a rumored synopsis for the then untitled Spider-Man 4 did the rounds online after showing up on a production website. The outline didn't garner much attention since fans figured it sounded a little too "basic," but with the Brand New Day title now confirmed, people are taking another look.
"Following the events of Doomsday, Peter Parker is determined to lead a normal life and focus on college, stepping back from his responsibilities as Spider-Man. However, peace is short-lived when a deadly new threat emerges, endangering his friends and forcing Peter to reconsider his promise. With stakes higher than ever, Peter reluctantly returns to his Spider-Man identity and finds himself teaming up with an unlikely ally to protect those he loves."
Even if this is accurate, it doesn't reveal very much. There are numerous possibilities for this "unlikely ally," but some fans are convinced it will be Sink's mysterious character and not a previously established MCU hero.
“I’m spending my time exploring the next stage of this amazing character with a team of the most incredible artists in the world," said director Destin Daniel Cretton during CinemaCon. "We’re all, just daily, nerding out over the suit, how to swing, how to create an event, an emotional story, and a ride that we haven’t really seen before"
Holland did not appear in Las Vegas for the Sony presentation, but did send the following video message.
"I am so sorry I can’t be with you. I am halfway around the world shooting a movie. I know we left you with a massive cliffhanger at the end of No Way Home, so Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a fresh start. It is exactly that. That’s all I can say."
Spider-Man 4 was recently pushed back a week from July 24, 2026 to July 31, 2026.