# **Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Will Not Feature in *Daredevil: Born Again*, As Confirmed by Marvel Executive**
Fans eager for a glimpse of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in *Daredevil: Born Again* will find themselves let down. In a recent conversation with *Phase Hero’s* Brandon Davis on YouTube, Marvel’s head of streaming, television, and animation, Brad Winderbaum, confirmed that Sony maintains control over Spider-Man’s live-action appearances, which prevents the character from appearing in Disney+ series.
## **Sony’s Control Over Spider-Man’s Live-Action Rights**
When queried about the chance of Spider-Man making a cameo in a Disney+ production, Winderbaum clarified:
> “You know, I’m not precisely sure what the rules are, but I believe they possess long-form television rights. We can create 30-minute animation.”
This remark reinforces that Sony retains the rights to Spider-Man’s live-action appearances beyond Marvel Studios’ theatrical films. Although Marvel can feature the character in animated initiatives, like *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man*, live-action roles remain firmly under Sony’s jurisdiction.
## **No Spider-Man Until *Avengers: Doomsday*?**
This confirmation indicates that audiences will not see Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in any Disney+ programs, including *Daredevil: Born Again*. The anticipated next appearance of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is expected to be in *Avengers: Doomsday*, scheduled for release in May 2026.
However, this does not imply Spider-Man has vanished from the MCU. According to early feedback from *Daredevil: Born Again* screenings, the series will acknowledge his existence. In a discussion with *Jake’s Takes*, Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Kingpin) disclosed that Wilson Fisk makes a short mention of “a kid dressed like a spider” in the second episode.
## **Spider-Man’s Future in the MCU**
Even without a presence in *Daredevil: Born Again*, Spider-Man continues to be an active hero within the MCU. The conclusion of *Spider-Man: No Way Home* erased Peter Parker’s identity from public consciousness, yet he persists in battling crime in New York City.
Fans can anticipate a wealth of Spider-Man content in the years to come, including:
– **Spider-Man 4** (anticipated in 2026)
– **Avengers: Doomsday** (May 2026)
– **Avengers: Secret Wars** (2027)
Moreover, Marvel has recently debuted the animated series *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man*, ensuring the character remains in the limelight.
## **Final Thoughts**
While it’s a letdown that Spider-Man won’t be in *Daredevil: Born Again*, his influence is still sensed within the MCU. With several forthcoming projects featuring Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, fans won’t have to wait too long before witnessing their beloved web-slinger back in action.
