Tom Holland’s Spider‑Man can’t afford to sit out Avengers: Doomsday, especially with so many Avengers: Doomsday's cast announcement doesn't include Tom Holland, which raises questions about the wall-crawler's involvement in the Multiverse Saga's conclusion.

As Avengers: Doomsday advances in production, both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars have been delayed a few months each. Therefore, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to be Marvel Studios' only summer blockbuster in 2026 and the last movie to precede December's Avengers: Doomsday. While exciting for both movies, this release order raises even more questions about Spider-Man's apparent absence in Phase 6's first Avengers crossover.

Spider-Man's Place In The MCU Is More Important Than Ever Before Following Avengers: Endgame & Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man Is Supposed To Be One Of The MCU's Central Heroes During The Events Of Avengers: Doomsday

Tom Holland's Spider-Man was officially inaugurated as an Avenger by Iron Man in Avengers: Infinity War, and he proved his worth in Avengers: Endgame's final battle, where he witnessed Iron Man's heroic sacrifice firsthand. Spider-Man stands apart from the newer heroes introduced throughout the Multiverse Saga, having fought alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes during their golden age. Although the Avengers haven’t been officially active in years, Spider-Man remains a legacy member, and when a threat as massive as Doctor Doom emerges, he should be among the first to answer the call, demonstrating that he doesn’t need to be sponsored by them in order to fulfill his duty.

Still, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has spent surprisingly little time fighting alongside the rest of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Spider-Man sided Team Iron Man for a brief fight in Captain America: Civil War and ed a makeshift squad to battle Thanos in space, where they lost to the Mad Titan. Then, Spider-Man took part in Avengers: Endgame's climactic showdown. Now that he’s fully embraced his role as an independent hero by the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, ing the MCU's primary Avengers lineup in Avengers: Doomsday would be a powerful statement of his growth, responsibility, and prestige among Marvel’s elite heroes.

The MCU's Newest Avengers: Doomsday Cast Updates Highlight Exactly Why Spider-Man Would Be Perfect In The Movie

Avengers: Doomsday Offers Spider-Man The Perfect Opportunity To Interact With The Characters He's Barely Met In The MCU

Spider-Man has become one of the most thoroughly explored heroes in the MCU, with a full trilogy completed before major characters like Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Hulk. In addition to his solo films, Spider-Man has played key roles in three major MCU crossover events and has a fourth solo outing on the way. As an official Avenger and a now fully independent hero, Tom Holland's Spider-Man should be a well-respected hero among the superhero community by this point, yet most of the other Avengers barely know him — and not only because Spider-Man: No Way Home wiped everyone's memories of Peter Parker.

Holland's Spidey fought alongside Thor and Hulk in Avengers: Endgame without exchanging a single word with either

Tom Holland's Peter Parker has barely interacted with multiple A-list Avengers. Spider-Man fought Captain America and Hawkeye in Captain America: Civil War, but only exchanged a few words with Steve Rogers. Likewise, Holland's Spidey fought alongside Thor and Hulk in Avengers: Endgame without exchanging a single word with either. Avengers: Doomsday gives Spider-Man the chance to build strong relationships with Thor and Hulk, as well as connect with the next generation of Avengers who could soon become his next long-time allies; including Shang-Chi, Yelena Belova, Johnny Storm, and Sam Wilson, whom he previously encountered briefly during the airport battle in Civil War.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Timing Could Make The Hero Even More Important For Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Set To Make Spidey Phase 6's Most Prominent Solo Superhero

After The Fantastic Four: First Steps officially launches Phase 6, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to arrive just before Avengers: Doomsday, making it the only confirmed solo installment in the final phase of the Multiverse Saga. Coming straight off the events of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it’s only natural for audiences to expect Spider-Man’s journey to continue into Avengers: Doomsday, now with a more seasoned wall-crawler. With newfound experience, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man would be ready to the Avengers in a more central role than ever before. It would be difficult for the MCU to make Spider-Man's absence imperceptible.

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