Spider-Man Brand New Day arrives in movie theaters on July 31, 2026. This article was originally published on www.bamsmackpow.com as The first full look at Marvel's next MCU villain has finally arrived.

And while the costumes we get from the film may look different in the final product, it’s worth noting that Hasbro has stated that the toy designs are “inspired” by Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It was first announced in August of last year by The Hollywood Reporter that Michael Mando would return as Mac Gargan,

It’s not uncommon for characters in superhero comics to come back from the dead or switch sides. One obscure DC superhero just had an unexpected resurrection in the pages of Superman. However, this hero is apparently being revamped into a villain in the Next Level era.

That iconic and easily marketable antagonist you already feel strong emotions about is back! A bad guy in fiction has a shorter shelf life than a hero, as forces of antagonism are fueled by an opposing need to stop them. You can’t keep an evil scheme ...

With interesting characterization and backstories, these are the JRPGs Where the Villain Feels More Compelling Than the Hero.