- Primary Subject: Yelena Belova's rumored cameo in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Key Update: Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige strongly hinted that Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova will make a surprise appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: July 13, 2026
- Quick Answer: Kevin Feige heavily teased that Yelena Belova will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this month, setting up her larger role in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige recently teased that Yelena Belova might be making an appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Fans have been looking forward to the release of the MCU film later this month, as it will mark another solo adventure for Tom Holland's Spider-Man. While there is a lot of anticipation for the mystery surrounding Sadie Sink's character, there are also questions about whether there will be some surprise cameos and secrets in store.
As it turns out, it looks like a New Avenger member may show up in the upcoming MCU film.
Is Yelena Belova Appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
During a recent appearance at BiliBili World in Shanghai, China (via EW), Kevin Feige teased that Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova might have an appearance in the soon-to-release Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
"If you’re a fan of Yelena, wait until Avengers: Doomsday. Yelena plays a big part in that. But if you don’t want to wait until then, you might see Yelena a little bit sooner in the movies," he said.
While Feige did not specifically mention Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it is obvious to fans that he was likely referring to that film since it's the only upcoming MCU theatrical release before Avengers: Doomsday this December.
There have been rumors for a while that Pugh will be making a cameo appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and her character will likely bridge the gap between the film and Avengers: Doomsday.
Fans will likely get a definitive confirmation once they see the film later this month and find out why the New Avenger member will have an appearance. There is also anticipation of how she will interact with Peter Parker.
Nevertheless, this is exciting information for the upcoming film, since fans will be able to get a new glimpse of Yelena Belova before she makes a major appearance in Avengers: Doomsday at the end of the year.
What to Expect in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will mark an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves.
Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he's devoted himself entirely to protecting his city, a full-time Spider-Man, but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.
The main cast includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo, and Liza Colon-Zayas.
The film is set to release in theaters on July 31. It will also be available on IMAX in select international markets.
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