Overview
- Multiple entertainment sites on August 20–21 cited insider Daniel Richtman claiming Florence Pugh will appear as Yelena Belova in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Marvel Studios and Sony have not confirmed the report, so coverage is treating the casting as a rumor.
- Stories describe the appearance as a likely cameo or post-credits moment that could connect to Avengers: Doomsday.
- Brand New Day is framed by Marvel leadership as a street-level Spider-Man entry, with reporting pointing to Tom Holland alongside Mark Ruffalo and Jon Bernthal.
- Production is underway in the UK with Glasgow doubling for New York and London shoots, and the Destin Daniel Cretton film is scheduled for July 31, 2026.