Is Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Tom Holland’s answer sparks debate

Tom Holland has addressed speculation surrounding Jean Grey’s possible appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, offering fans a surprising response about the popular X-Men character’s rumored MCU debut.

The actor, who has played Peter Parker since his introduction in Captain America: Civil War in 2016, was asked about reports linking Sadie Sink’s undisclosed Marvel role to Jean Grey. Holland directly responded that Jean Grey is not part of the upcoming Spider-Man movie, while adding that seeing the character appear would be exciting.

Despite Holland’s statement, many Marvel fans remain skeptical due to the actor’s history of accidentally revealing details about upcoming MCU projects. Some fans believe his denial could be another example of Marvel’s secrecy strategy surrounding major character reveals.

Jean Grey is one of Marvel’s most iconic mutants and a founding member of the X-Men. The character is known for her powerful telepathic and telekinetic abilities and her connection to the Phoenix Force, a cosmic entity that gives her extraordinary abilities.

Rumours surrounding Sadie Sink’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day have continued to grow, with fans theorising that she could portray Jean Grey. Speculation increased after promotional material hinted at possible mutant-related storylines and the MCU’s ongoing focus on the multiverse following Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The upcoming film is expected to introduce new characters while showing a different chapter in Peter Parker’s life after the events of No Way Home. Whether Sink is playing Jean Grey or another Marvel character remains unknown.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to arrive in theatres on July 29, 2026, when fans will finally discover Sadie Sink’s mysterious MCU role.