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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to IMAX very soon after missing out thanks to The Odyssey
Sony has confirmed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will receive an IMAX release after initially appearing to miss out on the format because Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey had secured IMAX screens. The change matters because it gives the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film access to premium large-format cinemas, which can boost both audience interest and box-office takings.
The film is due to arrive in cinemas on 31 July 2026, with IMAX screenings now expected shortly afterwards. The Odyssey is scheduled for release earlier that month, on 17 July 2026, and its exclusive IMAX window had limited Spider-Man’s initial availability; the revised arrangement indicates the two major releases will now share the format over time.
In short
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day will now play in IMAX.
- The Odyssey initially limited its IMAX availability.
- Spider-Man is scheduled for release on 31 July 2026.
Explained simply
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the next film in the Spider-Man series starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, a young man who gains powers that let him climb walls and fight crime. The character is part of Marvel’s wider superhero stories, while Sony makes and distributes this series of films.
IMAX is a cinema format with larger screens and specialised sound, often used for major releases. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, a film based on the ancient Greek epic, is also due in cinemas in July 2026, so its planned IMAX run affects when other films can use those screens. The format matters to studios because it offers audiences a distinct cinema experience and can contribute to ticket sales.
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