"Still way too close to doomsday": Fans react as ‘Spider-Man 4’ gets delayed by one week to July 31, 2026

Spider-Man 4's scheduled release in 2026 has stirred quite a buzz among fans. They were excited to see Tom Holland as Spider-Man once again! However, let's break the news as gently as possible: the release has been postponed by a week, meaning you have to wait a few more days.

As per the initial announcement, Spider-Man 4 was set to release on July 24th, 2026. The recent announcement confirmed that the release has been delayed until July 31st, 2026. Many speculate that it was adjusted to avoid a clash with another Holland movie, The Odyssey, which is supposed to be released on the 17th.

Fans react as ‘Spider-Man 4’ gets delayed by one week

Close to Doomsday (via getouxs/ X)

You might have come across the term 'Doomsday' on Reddit's conspiracy theory threads. A fan hilariously remarked that the release might be distant from today's date, yet closer to Doomsday.

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Another Spider-Man fan commented on the decision.

Two extra weeks for post-production magic. I’ll allow it.

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Sighs (via onihuub/ X)

The news has caused some disappointment among fans. They have reacted with a spider to express their emotional state.

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Regardless of the delay, fans claimed that they are still excited and would be watching the movie.

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It turns out that many were pessimistic about the release date. So, the delay sounds like a piece of good news to those!

That is actually quicker than I was expecting

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Some even shared creative versions of the 'Absolute Cinema' meme featuring Spider-Man.

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Another user added about the gap between sequels.

Wow it's been 4 years since the last one

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The clash release ignited some thrill among netizens.

Oh boy, another clash release.

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Some speculate that there might be further delay in its release.

Probably it will be much more then that..

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A netizen questioned.

Have they even started shooting for this ?

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An X-user commented dramatically.

my life is ruined by this information

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Another fan rectified the caption by saying that although this might be the fourth sequel of Spider-Man, it would be the first one in the MCU.

4? MCU Spider-Man has only 1 movie

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Some claimed to be accustomed to the delays by now.

It’s been delayed by months and months before, I can handle this

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A fan remarked about another clash.

Wow there releasing the same day as paw patrol movie 3 that is crazy and wild.

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Spider-Man 4 has been a topic of discussion in online fan communities for a while now. Amid rumors about Zendaya's absence in the movie, many are still hopeful about her return as MJ!