Overview

• Principal photography kicked off last week in Glasgow under Destin Daniel Cretton, marking his directorial debut in the Spider-Man franchise and signaling a shift toward on-location filming.
• Official X and Instagram posts showcased a suit with stronger red tones, brighter blues and a larger spider emblem, diverging from the high-tech designs of previous films.
• Fan reactions have ranged from praise for callbacks to early comic designs and Raimi-era net patterns to criticisms of logo placement, and some observers have raised questions about possible AI involvement in the reveal clip.
• The cast includes Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Michael Mando’s Scorpion and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher.
• Marvel and Sony have confirmed a July 31, 2026 theatrical release for the fourth standalone Spider-Man film starring Holland.