Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Absence in Avengers: Doomsday Teased

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Okay, as a huge Tom Holland Spider-Man fan, I just heard some news that’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’re getting a new Spider-Man movie on July 31st, which is awesome! It’s the start of a whole new trilogy of films, so that’s exciting. But get this – they’re bringing in some other familiar faces from the MCU, like Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk and Jon Bernthal as the Punisher, making his big-screen debut! It’s cool to see those characters crossover, but I’m hoping it doesn’t take away too much focus from Spider-Man himself.

During a recent interview, it was noted that the actor was absent from Marvel Studios’ 2025 cast reveal, alongside other popular MCU stars. While fans are upset about the Hulk not appearing in the next Avengers film, the situation could be even more concerning. If the Hulk doesn’t participate in Doomsday, it doesn’t bode well for his co-star in Brand New Day, Spider-Man.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Most Likely Won’t Appear in Avengers: Doomsday

Mark Ruffalo’s absence from the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday is a bad sign for fans hoping to see Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the movie. For almost a year, rumors have been circulating that Holland won’t be in Doomsday, starting with his name not being included in the initial cast list. While many other MCU actors have joined the cast since then, Holland’s role remains unconfirmed. Now, with a co-star from his Brand New Day series stating he won’t be involved, it seems increasingly unlikely that Spider-Man will appear in the next Avengers film.

Mark Ruffalo and Tom Holland won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday because filming for both that movie and Brand New Day happened at the same time. Doomsday finished filming in September, while Brand New Day wrapped in December, making it tough for the actors to participate in both. Although the film might bring in heroes who weren’t in the original Avengers lineup, it’s still disappointing for Spider-Man fans. Even if Holland could film his scenes later during reshoots, his role would likely be small and not very impactful in such a large movie.

Beyond everything else, Tom Holland has a very packed schedule. He filmed more than just Spider-Man last year, and has another significant role coming out later this year. Considering how busy he already is, it would have been hard to find time for a major appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, making it seem unlikely he’ll have a substantial part.

Plus, Avengers: Doomsday already has a huge number of characters. The movie juggles over thirty important heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Sam Wilson’s Avengers, the Thunderbolts/New Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. It’s likely even more heroes are secretly involved, like Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel, despite not being on the official cast list. On top of all that, Doomsday has to introduce Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and establish his backstory, abilities, and motivations.

The complex nature of ongoing stories and big events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe means that having Spider-Man and Hulk appear in a film can be challenging. If it was difficult to coordinate Mark Ruffalo and Tom Holland’s schedules, it might have been easier for the writers to simply exclude their characters and focus on other established heroes.

Another Spider-Man Could Show Up in Avengers: Doomsday

Despite recent concerns, Spider-Man fans still have reason to be optimistic. Although Tom Holland likely won’t appear in the upcoming event, rumors indicate that another version of Spider-Man will – potentially the one played by Tobey Maguire. While a new appearance by the main MCU Spider-Man in Doomsday seems unlikely, sources suggest Maguire’s Spider-Man could be involved.

After a fourteen-year break, Tobey Maguire reprised his role as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film brought together three versions of Peter Parker – Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland – to battle classic villains from their respective universes. While his version of Spider-Man returned to his own universe by the end of the movie, the possibility remains for Tobey Maguire to appear in future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, potentially including Doomsday.

The upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday, promises a sprawling adventure across different universes. With classic characters from the X-Men also making a comeback, many fans are hoping to see Tobey Maguire reprise his role as Spider-Man. This would be a great way to revisit a funny moment from No Way Home, where his Spider-Man jokingly asks if the ‘Avengers’ are a musical group. Five years after that scene, Maguire’s Spider-Man could finally team up with the Avengers, effectively joining the team he once thought was a band.

Interestingly, Tobey Maguire was seen in London in September while Avengers: Doomsday was filming. This might just be chance, but it’s similar to when both Maguire and Andrew Garfield were spotted near the sets of Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. This raises the possibility that Maguire could appear in the film instead of, or alongside, Tom Holland.

Fans are also hoping to see Andrew Garfield back as Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday. There’s been talk that he’ll reappear before the Multiverse Saga ends, and many wouldn’t believe him even if he said he wasn’t involved. However, the evidence for his return isn’t as strong as the reports suggesting Tobey Maguire will be in Doomsday. Right now, Maguire seems much more likely to appear.

Will Spider-Man Appear in Avengers: Secret Wars?

Even though Spider-Man might not appear in alternate versions in Avengers: Doomsday, fans can expect to see him in Avengers: Secret Wars. This sixth Avengers movie, scheduled for release on December 17, 2027, will conclude the Multiverse Saga and set the stage for a new storyline. Because of this, it’s likely to feature a large number of beloved characters, and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will almost certainly be among them.

It’s highly probable that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will reprise their roles as Spider-Man in Avengers: Secret Wars, even if they don’t appear in Doomsday. Marvel is expected to bring in heroes from across the multiverse, like Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider and Eric Bana’s Hulk, and they likely want to include Maguire and Garfield alongside these established characters. This could be a unique opportunity, potentially the last one, to see these Spider-Men team up with such a diverse group of heroes.

Fans hoping to see Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield team up as Spider-Man may have one last chance in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. Their memorable and touching dynamic was a standout in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and many viewers would enjoy seeing them together again, especially in a bigger story. If Secret Wars marks the end of the multiverse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it could be the final opportunity for these three Spider-Men to share the screen.

Fans are eagerly anticipating news about the upcoming Marvel films and their cast this year. Following reshoots for Doomsday in the spring, filming for the next Avengers movie will begin this summer. While Marvel Studios will likely be careful to keep details under wraps, some information will inevitably leak. It might not be long before we find out if Spider-Man will appear in Secret Wars—and whether different versions of him from across the multiverse will join the adventure.

While it’s a letdown that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man probably won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday, there are still plenty of exciting things coming up for Marvel fans. The possible return of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man should keep everyone happy while we wait to learn more about how the Multiverse Saga will end.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31, 2026.

Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026.

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