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Betty Brant Out, New Era Begins for Spider-Man 4
5 Sep
Summary
- Angourie Rice confirms Betty Brant's absence in the new film.
- The new movie signifies a new era for Peter Parker's journey.
- Betty Brant was last seen interning at the Daily Bugle.
Angourie Rice, who portrayed Betty Brant in the Spider-Man 'Home' trilogy, will not be returning for the 2026 film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The actress confirmed her character's absence, stating that the new movie signifies a 'new era' for Tom Holland's Peter Parker. Rice's Betty Brant, a classmate and aspiring journalist, was a recurring character throughout the initial trilogy.
Fans last saw Betty Brant interning for J. Jonah Jameson at the Daily Bugle in 2021's No Way Home. Rice shared that she envisions Betty Brant pursuing a career at a major news outlet within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite not being part of Brand New Day, Rice expressed an upbeat attitude about her time in the franchise and understands the secrecy involved.
Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman is optimistic about the continuation of the Spider-Man series, with hopes for a fifth movie. Furthermore, the post-credits scene of Brand New Day suggests Peter Parker's story may extend into upcoming Avengers films, even if Betty Brant is not involved.
