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Spider-Man 4 Release Date Confirms Avengers: Doomsday Tie-In

By Jonathan Klotz
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Ending years of speculation, Sony has made it official, and the untitled Spider-Man 4 has a place on the release calendar: July 24, 2026. That date may seem to be incredibly far away right now, but it has some significance, not only coming at the height of the Summer blockbuster season but because of what’s happening a few months earlier, in May 2026. Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on May 1, 2026, which means no matter what happens with the film re-introducing Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, we can expect to see some of the fallout right away in Tom Holland’s next solo film.
The Plot Is Under Wraps

The hype for Spider-Man 4 has been building ever since Spider-Man: No Way Home proved how fun the multiverse can be by bringing back Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, the best Marvel villains with Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Thomas Haden Church, Rhys Ifans, and redeeming Jamie Foxx’s Electro performance in the process. Immediately following its success, there were whispers that maybe Tom Holland was done and moving on in his career. Instead, Holland is not only back as Peter Parker, but the rumblings of his increased involvement with the Avengers get louder with every underperforming Marvel film.
Sony has confirmed that Tom Holland is returning, and Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton is taking over behind the scenes, but will Zendaya’s MJ or Jacob Batalon’s Ned come back? Given that the ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home reset the web-slinger’s status quo the same way “One More Day” did in the comics, it would make sense if they didn’t return. And will the film continue to explore the multiverse, or could we get a small-scale, street-level story in Spider-Man 4 involving Vincent D’Onofrino’s Kingpin or, even better, Big Wheel?
DOOM Is Coming

But before Spider-Man 4 hits theaters, fans will have had the chance to watch Avengers: Doomsday, which will determine the entire future of the franchise. Replacing Avengers: Kang Dynasty on the schedule after Jonathan Majors’ arrest, the end result is still the same, with Avengers: Secret Wars ending the second MCU era and potentially resetting everything. Given Tom Holland’s increased involvement as the heart of the MCU and Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doom, we can expect at least one major scene between the two as Peter deals with a villain that looks exactly like his mentor, and will that lay the groundwork for the next Spider-Man?
Spider-Man 4 Will Be A Hit

Given the release dates, it’s possible that we will never see a substantial Spider-Man 4 trailer until after Avengers: Doomsday is in theaters. There’s a non-zero chance that the next Spider-Man is a Battleworld movie, adapting the Secret Wars 2015 mini-series lineup that mashed multiple worlds together for four issues, which did include a return to Spider-Man: Reign that was so popular, a sequel to the original limited series is on its way. Essentially, no matter which way Disney and Marvel mastermind Kevin Feige takes the story, it’s going to be popular, and it’s going to break box office records.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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