Spider-Man 4’s тιтle Announcement Means The MCU’s Kraven Debut Is Way More Likely Than You Might Think After The 2024 Sony Movie’s Failure

Kraven the Hunter suffered a record-breaking failure in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, but Marvel’s new тιтle announcement for Spider-Man 4 may mark the beginning of a new era for the character. One of the main criticisms leveled at Sony’s live-action adaptation of Kraven the Hunter mirrors those of other villains/antiheroes in its now-defunct cinematic franchise centered around Spider-Man’s conspicuous absence. Characters like Kraven and Madame Web are traditionally inexorably tied to the wall-crawler, and the fact that Kraven the Hunter grossed just $60 million worldwide speaks to the general sentiments surrounding Spider-Man’s absence.

So far, the MCU’s Spider-Man franchise has been giving Spider-Man villains their due, with Vulture and Mysterio being among the best-adapted Spider-Man villains to date. The success of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man also speaks volumes, with his movies comprising one of the MCU’s most successful franchises. This franchise is set to continue riding that wave with Spider-Man 4 on July 31, 2026 – and while story details remain scarce, it could be a great opportunity for Marvel to restore the reputations of some of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains.

Spider-Man 4’s Brand New Day тιтle Makes Several Story Possibilities More Likely For The MCU

“Brand New Day” Was A Soft Reboot For Spider-Man In Marvel Comics

Spider-Man: Brand New Day looks set to adapt the comic book run of the same name. This run sees Spider-Man revert to his roots as a street-level superhero after a deal with Mephisto retconned his marriage to Mary Jane and reinstated Spider-Man’s anonymity. While controversial, “Brand New Day” was at least an exciting reboot of the character and took the opportunity to debut a litany of new supervillains and characters as Spider-Man re-embraced his earlier characterization in Marvel Comics.

Another popular hope for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is that it will return Spider-Man to a street-level career, as the comic book run of the same name did.

One of the most popular theories for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is that it will debut Mister Negative, a villain who made his debut during the same comic book arc. Other, more obscure villains like Menace and Freak could also feature heavily as Marvel Studios might continue to adapt more obscure characters using Spider-Man’s incredible star-power as a springboard. This could also lead to the debut of a version of Kraven the Hunter that could help to remedy the sullied reputation of the character following Sony’s Spider-Man franchise adaptation.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Opens The Possibility For A Very Different MCU Kraven Story

Anastasia Kravinoff Picks Up The Kraven The Hunter Mantle


Anastasia Kravinoff, the Daughter of Kraven the Hunter

The “Brand New Day” run of comics leads into the debut of Anastasia Kravinoff, the daughter of Sergei Kravinoff, AKA Kraven the Hunter. Following Kraven’s death in “Kraven’s Last Hunt” in the 1980s, the character left a large gulf as one of Spider-Man’s foremost nemeses, albeit in a story that remains one of Marvel Comics’ most beloved. His daughter, Anastasia, fills that void after “Brand New Day,” in an arc that sees her attempt to resurrect her father and adopt his mantle as the new Kraven the Hunter and nemesis of Spider-Man.

While Marvel Studios would have to take some creative liberties in adapting this character, especially as the original Kraven the Hunter was never established in the MCU, Spider-Man: Brand New Day could introduce a compelling way to adapt the Kraven the Hunter mantle. Anastasia is crucially different enough from Kraven the Hunter to avoid Marvel treading the same ground as Sony, especially as moods may have soured on the character following the flop that was Kraven the Hunter. Alternatively, it could set up Anastasia as a future villain, given that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will likely precede even more sequels.

Upcoming MCU Movies



  • Thunderbolts (2025) Official Poster

    Thunderbolts*

    Release Date

    May 2, 2025







  • 01593277_poster_w780.jpg

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps

    Release Date

    July 25, 2025







  • Avengers 5 Concept Poster

    Avengers: Doomsday (2026)








  • Spider-Man Homecoming Mondo Poster

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    Release Date

    July 31, 2026







  • Avengers: Secret Wars

    Release Date

    May 7, 2027





Related Posts

Nicholas Hoult Addresses Why Lex Luthor Hates Superman So Much In The DCU

Nicholas Hoult Addresses Why Lex Luthor Hates Superman So Much In The DCU

Superman actor Nicholas Hoult unpacks why the DC hero rubs Lex Luthor the wrong way. Over the last 85 years, Lex has shared a legendary rivalry with…

Scarlett Johansson Achieves Major Box Office Milestone With Jurᴀssic World Rebirth’s 8M Opening

Scarlett Johansson Achieves Major Box Office Milestone With Jurᴀssic World Rebirth’s $318M Opening

Scarlett Johansson has reached a new box office peak thanks to Jurᴀssic World Rebirth‘s global opening weekend earnings. The seventh installment in the Jurᴀssic Park franchise introduces…

Jurᴀssic World’s Dinosaur Mating Scene Was More Graphic In Original Script

Jurᴀssic World’s Dinosaur Mating Scene Was More Graphic In Original Script

Jurᴀssic World Rebirth writer David Koepp explains how one scene took a more explicit turn in the original script. Rebirth is the latest attempt at rebooting the…

James Gunn’s DCU Update Hints At David Corenswet’s Superman Future Appearance

James Gunn’s DCU Update Hints At David Corenswet’s Superman Future Appearance

As Superman is about to arrive in theaters, James Gunn already has more plans in store for the Man of Steel in the DC Universe. After years…

How Powerful Is Sentry In The MCU Compared To DC’s Superman?

How Powerful Is Sentry In The MCU Compared To DC’s Superman?

Marvel Studios has finally adapted Sentry, who is often dubbed the MCU’s Superman, into live-action, but whether the character is as powerful as the Man of Steel…

New The Fantastic Four: First Steps Clip Gives Glimpse Into Dinner With Marvel’s First Family

New The Fantastic Four: First Steps Clip Gives Glimpse Into Dinner With Marvel’s First Family

A new clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps outlines dinner time with Marvel’s First Family. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the final Marvel movie of…