Is Tobey Maguire in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day?' Will He Appear in the MCU Film?

Published 07/13/2026, 10:19 PM EDT

Credit: Columbia Pictures

Tom Holland's Spider-Man remembers Peter Parker 2 and his counterparts from alternate universes, and fans certainly do too. His interaction with the former Spider-Man, played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, was shown in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Since then, there have been plenty of speculations about whether Maguire could return for another special appearance. 

While the actor is likely to be remembered in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it may not be for the entrance fans had rehearsed in their imaginations

Unseen footage shows Tobey Maguire’s role in the movie

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An unseen clip from the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently making the rounds on social media, briefly featuring Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man. In the scene, Peter Parker tests out his newfound organic webbing. While referring to Peter 2, Holland's Spider-Man uses the moment to motivate and encourage himself for the task ahead.

"Organic webs. Peter 2 had them. He was cool. You're cool,” Holland is seen saying in the clip.

via Imago

In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker surprises the other Spider-Men by revealing that his webbing is organic and does not require web shooters. Both Tom Holland's Peter and Andrew Garfield's Peter 3 are fascinated by the revelation and ask him several questions about it. The humorous exchange becomes one of the film's most memorable multiverse moments.

As Holland's Spider-Man enters one of the most crucial phases of his journey, it remains to be seen how the rumored involvement of Tobey Maguire could influence the story. However, Maguire has not been officially confirmed to appear in the film. He is also not the only actor rumored to make a special appearance.

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Charlie Cox's beloved character, Daredevil, is also widely expected to return in the movie.

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Daredevil, played by Charlie Cox, is among the characters rumored to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, largely due to his strong chemistry with Peter Parker in previous MCU appearances. However, Marvel has not officially confirmed that Cox will reprise the role in the film. But the possibility of his return has gained traction because of the Hand,

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Daredevil's longtime enemies appear to play a role in the movie. As seen in the trailer, Spider-Man is shown battling members of the Hand, making Daredevil's involvement seem plausible. Until Marvel confirms the cast, however, fans will have to wait until the film's theatrical release to find out if Cox returns to reprise his role.

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What do you think about Tobey Maguire's special mention in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Let us know in the comments.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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