Andrew Garfield denies involvement in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Ahead of the release of Marvel's new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, former Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield has shut down rumors about his involvement in the movie. Garfield, who previously played Spider-Man, specifically denied that he is one of the characters fans believe has been edited out of a certain trailer.

Fan theories about the trailer

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes a moment that has led fans to believe other characters may have been digitally hidden. That belief is rooted in Marvel's history of altering trailers to keep major plot points secret, as with Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Garfield and Tobey Maguire's appearances were kept under wraps for a long time.

Garfield's response to the rumors

When Garfield was asked about a specific shot in the trailer, where Spider-Man leaps dramatically toward a group of ninjas, he described the speculation as "insane" and "absolutely ridiculous." He noted that there is simply "space" beneath Spider-Man and wondered, "what do you mean there's room for more characters?" He went on to say the fan theories sound like "conspiracy theories."

Other actors drawn into the speculation

Garfield is not the only Marvel actor who has been asked about the trailer. Charlie Cox, who plays Daredevil, also responded to rumors about a possible appearance in Brand New Day. He denied them just as firmly as Garfield, saying: "I'm not in it unless they've added me in afterward using computer-generated imagery." That has only fueled speculation about who will and won't appear in the film.

Expectations for Spider-Man: Brand New Day remain high, and with the release drawing closer, it will soon become clear what surprises the film has in store. The movie premieres on July 31, 2026, when all secrets will be revealed.