"Spider-Man 4 Slightly Delayed to Avoid Clash with Nolan's Odyssey"

The highly anticipated fourth installment of the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man series has been pushed back by one week, now set to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026, instead of the original July 24, 2026. Sony made this announcement today, adjusting its release schedule to provide some strategic breathing room for the film.

The likely reason behind this shift is to avoid a direct box office clash with Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic, The Odyssey. By moving the release date, Spider-Man 4 will now open two weeks after The Odyssey, rather than just one week. This change not only benefits Spider-Man 4 but also ensures that both films can enjoy their time on Imax screens, a feature particularly cherished by Nolan.

Interestingly, Tom Holland will be starring in both films, so he won't mind the slight delay. Marvel Studios confirmed that this fourth Spider-Man movie is in the works and will follow the release of Avengers: Doomsday, slated for May 1, 2026. The film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Cretton was initially set to helm the next Avengers movie, but changes in the storyline surrounding the Kang character led to the Russo Brothers taking over the direction of Avengers: Doomsday, with Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role of Doctor Doom.

Fans are already buzzing about this new scheduling and the potential for a double feature dubbed "Oddy-Man 4." For more details on upcoming Marvel projects, be sure to check out our complete list [ttpp].