- Primary Subject: Rosario Dawson's deleted cameo as Claire Temple in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Key Update: Rosario Dawson confirmed at GalaxyCon that her filmed cameo as Claire Temple was cut from Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 6, 2026
- Quick Answer: Rosario Dawson filmed a hospital cameo as Claire Temple for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but director Destin Daniel Cretton cut it from the final release.
Rosario Dawson was originally set to have a cameo appearance as Claire Temple in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but her scene was cut from the final version.
Aside from bringing back fan-favorite characters from previous installments, the new film also included appearances from familiar MCU characters such as Yelena Belova, Punisher, and Hulk. However, one rumored character that did not end up appearing is Dawson's Claire Temple, and fans have been wondering why she was absent in the version of the film that we saw.
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Rosario Dawson's Claire Temple Cut Cameo from Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reportedly Revealed
According to insider JuanEditzs on X, Rosario Dawson's Claire Temple was supposed to appear in the hospital where Peter Parker was admitted after he was accidentally shot by the Punisher.
During the deleted scene, Peter wakes up in his hospital gown while still wearing his Spider-Man mask. He then bumps into Claire, who is looking at an X-ray. They share a short and tender interaction.
However, as we all know, the scene was cut from the final version, and Dawson was nowhere seen in the theatrical version of the film.
The question from fans now is why Dawson's cameo scene was cut from the film. For now, there's no definitive explanation from director Destin Daniel Cretton regarding why he decided to remove her appearance.
However, Dawson did confirm during the Daredevil panel at GalaxyCon, which took place one week before the film's release, that she shot a scene in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it was cut.
"I even shot a scene in the new Spider-Man movie, but I got cut out," she revealed to the crowd.
So far, it remains unknown whether Dawson's scene will be part of the "deleted scenes" special feature once the film is out on home video.
What Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day About?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks 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, Marisa Tomei, Florence Pugh, and Liza Colon-Zayas.
The film is now showing in theaters worldwide.
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