Marvel has confirmed that Spider-Man 4's release date has been pushed back by one week. Originally set for July 24, 2026, the film will now hit theatres on July 31, 2026. It is the third project in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

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The delay is likely to avoid competition with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming period epic, The Odyssey, which also stars Tom Holland in a leading role.

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What is The Odyssey About?

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer’s classic epic. It follows the decade-long journey of Greek hero Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Cursed by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, Odysseus and his crew must navigate a treacherous voyage filled with mythical creatures and divine obstacles.

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The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, while Tom Holland is rumoured to play his son, Telemachus. The Odyssey is set for release on July 17, 2026.

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Everything we know about Spider-Man 4

Marvel fans can take comfort in the fact that Spider-Man 4 has only been delayed by a week. Additionally, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, marking the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU.

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Downey is set to play the iconic villain Doctor Doom, who is rumoured to kill Kang the Conqueror and set the stage for Avengers: Secret Wars. The film, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 1, 2026, is expected to feature both the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man.

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