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Studio plans re-release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' with extra footage

Sources say a theatrical re-release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, is being planned with additional footage not seen in the original release.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland and Zendaya.
2 The film launched on July 31.
3 A theatrical re-release with additional footage is being planned, according to multiple outlets.
4 Variety reported the film has grossed $2.49 billion; Deadline said it is the highest-grossing movie ever domestically and third highest-grossing worldwide.
5 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rosario Dawson's scene as Claire Temple may be included in the new footage.

A re-release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is in the works, according to multiple outlets, with new footage that has not appeared in the film's theatrical run since it launched July 31.

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Details about what the new scenes contain remain unclear. The Hollywood Reporter said Rosario Dawson's scene as Claire Temple may be included, though this claim comes from a single source. No release date for the re-release has been announced.

The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has been described by Variety as the box office story of the summer, having grossed $2.49 billion according to that outlet. Deadline described it as the highest-grossing movie ever at the domestic box office and the third highest-grossing of all time worldwide.

Deadline reported, citing sources, that the extra footage includes material beyond what has been specified, without elaborating further.

How each side covered it

Left

2 outlets
  • The Hollywood Reporter highlighted a possible unseen Rosario Dawson scene as Claire Temple.
  • Variety confirmed the re-release and cited the film's $2.49 billion box office gross.
  • Both left-leaning outlets noted key release details, such as new footage, remain unconfirmed.

“Rosario Dawson's scene as Claire Temple may finally see the light of day in Destin Daniel Cretton's smash hit.” — The Hollywood Reporter

Center

1 outlet
  • Deadline described the film as the highest-grossing movie ever domestically and third highest-grossing worldwide.
  • Deadline reported, citing sources, that extra footage is planned but did not specify full contents.

“the highest grossing movie ever at the domestic box office, and the third highest grossing of all-time worldwide” — Deadline

Right

1 outlet
  • Independent Journal Review reported the theatrical re-release with extended footage is in the works, without additional detail.

“Theatrical Re-Release with Extended Footage in the Works” — Independent Journal Review

Questions readers ask

What happened with 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'?

A theatrical re-release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is being planned with new footage not included in the original release, according to multiple outlets. No release date has been announced.

Who directs and stars in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'?

The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland and Zendaya.

How well has the film performed at the box office?

Variety reported the film has grossed $2.49 billion, while Deadline described it as the highest-grossing movie ever at the domestic box office and third highest-grossing worldwide.

What new footage might be added?

Details remain unclear, but The Hollywood Reporter reported, in a single-source claim, that Rosario Dawson's scene as Claire Temple could be included.

When will the re-release happen?

No release date has been revealed, according to the reports.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

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