Sony will reboot extended 'Spider-Man' universe, studio chief says

Entertainment Weekly • February 25, 2026 • entertainment

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Sony Pictures plans to reboot its interconnected universe of Spider-Man characters with fresh faces, confirmed CEO Tom Rothman in a recent interview.
The studio aims to revive the Spider-Man franchise beyond the animated Spider-Verse, indicating a fresh start rather than continuing the current iteration.
Despite recent criticism and negative reviews for Sony's spin-off Marvel movies featuring secondary Spider-Man characters, Rothman emphasized the value of scarcity in maintaining audience interest.
Sony's upcoming Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, will feature Tom Holland's Peter Parker alongside Mark Ruffalo's Hulk and Jon Bernthal's Punisher, set for release on July 31.
The reboot likely means a departure from current