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Sadie Sink confirmed as Jean Grey in Spider‑Man: Brand New Day

Sadie Sink appears in the Marvel Studios film Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, which opened in cinemas on 29 July 2026 (U.S. release 31 July). The studio kept her character a secret, but multiple sources now confirm she plays mutant Jean Grey, a powerful X‑Man introduced to the MCU. Director Destin Daniel Cretton explained there is “a very real reason” for the secrecy, noting that the surprise is intended to preserve the audience experience.

During the Los Angeles premiere, musician Steve Lacy was asked which character he was most excited to see. He answered “Jean,” describing her as a villain with a reason for her madness, a comment that sparked widespread speculation that he had inadvertently revealed Sink’s role.

The film has received strong critical reception, holding a 91 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 98 % audience score. Its post‑credits scene shows Ned Leeds’ Spider‑Man tracker detecting the hero’s location in space, hinting at future MCU developments.

Overall, the casting of Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and the film’s early box‑office success have generated significant buzz across international media.

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Destin Daniel Cretton · Jean Grey · Marvel Studios · Sadie Sink · Spider‑Man: Brand New Day · Spider‑Man: Brand New Day · Steve Lacy

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