As filming for Spider-Man 4 (officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day) gains momentum, an exciting development has surfaced: Spider-Man 4’s explosion scene will feature a spectacular blast in the heart of New York City. However, in a surprising twist, the filmmakers will not only recreate the iconic NYC backdrop on the streets of Glasgow, Scotland, but they’ll also cleverly use the city to convincingly stand in for the Big Apple during this pivotal action sequence.
Spider-Man 4’s Explosion Scene Takes Shape in Glasgow
According to a report from The Times, Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are preparing to shoot a high-stakes action sequence involving a major building explosion. Production crews will transform Glasgow’s Bothwell Street, St. Vincent Street, Waterloo Street, Oak Street, and Richmond Street into convincing stand-ins for New York City.
Vincent Street, Waterloo Street, Oak Street, and Richmond Street into stand-ins for New York City.
The explosive scene will feature a structure modeled after a 1920s-style American office building—reportedly inspired by the Scottish Legal Life Assurance building.Instead of demolishing it in real life, the filmmakers will instead rely on digital effects to simulate the destruction. As a result, this could serve as the centerpiece of Spider-Man 4’s explosion scene.
Why New York Is Always Ground Zero for Spider-Man
New York City has always played a central role in Spider-Man’s story. From the Staten Island Ferry splitting in Homecoming to the Statue of Liberty battle in No Way Home, Peter Parker is no stranger to chaos in his hometown.
Now, following the world-forgets-him twist in No Way Home, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker moves through life in complete anonymity. This makes every act of heroism more dangerous—and more personal. Naturally, a destructive event like Spider-Man 4’s Explosion Scene adds serious weight to his journey.
How Spider-Man 4’s Explosion Scene Raises the Stakes
After the events of No Way Home, Peter now saves lives without recognition, support, or even a public identity. As a result, this explosion sequence could highlight just how isolated—and dangerously exposed—his journey as a hero has become.
Could Hulk or Punisher Be Behind the Blast?
So, what’s behind all this chaos? Rumors point to two major MCU heavyweights: Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk. If the Savage Hulk is indeed making a comeback, his uncontrollable rage could easily trigger the explosion. Alternatively, a violent showdown involving Frank Castle might just be the spark that causes such large-scale destruction.
Either way, Spider-Man 4’s explosion scene likely isn’t just random destruction—it may serve as the opening move in a much larger and more dangerous confrontation.
A Key Piece in Marvel’s Phase 6 Puzzle
Clearly, Marvel Studios is building toward something massive. As Phase 6 continues to unfold, Spider-Man: Brand New Day could serve as a pivotal chapter in the Multiverse Saga. In fact, Spider-Man 4’s Explosion Scene may spark the very chain reaction that propels Peter Parker from grounded, street-level conflicts into the heart of multiversal chaos.
What We Know So Far About Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is quickly shaping up to be one of the most anticipated entries in Marvel’s Phase 6 lineup. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), the film not only brings back fan-favorite cast members like Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and J.K. Simmons but also introduces exciting newcomers such as Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas. Additionally, rumors strongly hint at Jon Bernthal joining the cast—possibly tying his character directly to Spider-Man 4’s Explosion Scene
Although Marvel hasn’t revealed the full story yet, the film is set in New York City. However, key scenes—such as the major explosion—are being filmed in Glasgow, which cleverly stands in for NYC. As it stands, Marvel plans to release the movie on July 31, 2026.
Considering the scale of the action revealed so far—especially Spider-Man 4’s Explosion Scene—it’s clear that Peter Parker’s next adventure will not only deliver street-level tension but also tie into broader multiversal consequences. Ultimately, Spider-Man’s return to the spotlight won’t be quiet—instead, it promises to be truly explosive.
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