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

Fans of the web-slinging superhero will have to wait a bit longer for the next installment, as the upcoming Tom Holland Spider-Man movie has been pushed back by one week. Sony recently updated its release schedule, announcing that the fourth Spider-Man film, originally set for July 24, 2026, will now swing into theaters on July 31, 2026. This strategic move is likely aimed at providing some much-needed breathing room between this film and Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated project, The Odyssey.

With this adjustment, the Spider-Man movie will now debut two weeks after The Odyssey, instead of just one week apart. This slight delay could be beneficial for both films, particularly since both are expected to vie for coveted Imax screenings, a format Christopher Nolan is known to favor. Interestingly, Tom Holland will star in both movies, so he won't mind the shift in dates.

Marvel has officially confirmed that a fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland is in development and will be the next major release following Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for May 1, 2026. The film will be helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the acclaimed director behind Marvel's Shang-Chi. Cretton was initially slated to direct the next Avengers movie, but plans changed due to developments around the Kang character.

In a surprising turn of events, the Russo Brothers are set to return to direct Avengers: Doomsday, with Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role of Doctor Doom. This news has certainly stirred excitement among fans. For more details on upcoming MCU projects, be sure to check out our comprehensive list here. And don't forget to mark your calendars for what could be dubbed the "Oddy-Man 4" double feature, featuring The Odyssey and Spider-Man 4.