Sadie Sink's new comment hints at her playing a non-action-heavy character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes out in theaters this Friday, on July 31, 2026, and it is an understatement to say that fans are eagerly waiting to find out which character Sadie Sink plays in the film. Sony and Marvel have managed to keep the details of her character under wraps so far, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating.

Ahead of the film's premiere, at the LA premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Sadie Sink was asked about her character, and her answer suggests she might be playing a non-action-heavy character.

Sadie Sink on whether she had to do any action scenes in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailers have made it evident that we're going to see the people of New York City get controlled by a new invisible villain. The Hand and Scorpio will pose as formidable adversaries to Spider-Man as well, but the main villain of the film is someone whom no one can see or feel. Spider-Man is the only one immune to this character's powers and can feel it.

So far, fans have speculated that Sadie Sink is playing the main villain in the film, which will be Jean Grey. In the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailers, we see that this unnamed villain can make people do and say whatever they want. This is a lot like the powers the X-men superhero Jean Grey has. Jean Grey possesses the powers of powerful telepathy, telekinesis, and god-like cosmic manipulation when bonded with the Phoenix Force.

These similarities don't seem random and, strongly point towards Sink playing Jean Grey. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Sadie Sink was asked about her Spider-Man: Brand New Day character, and

"physicality of being in these movies."

Sink did not say much in response. She just said,

"We'll see. Maybe so, maybe not."

If Sink is indeed playing Jean Grey, she wouldn't have to do a lot of actions since most of the character's powers are psychological. Jean Grey can read minds, project thoughts, control or erase memories, stun opponents, and build psychic shields. She can also move or levitate objects with her mind, fly, and create solid protective force fields, among other powers.

It is unknown exactly which of the powers MCU's new Jean Grey would have if Sink is indeed playing the character. But other than flying, there isn't much action that Jean Grey needs to engage in to defeat her opponent. Sink's statement about how she might or might not have done much action in the film strongly hints that she might be playing a non-action-heavy character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Since her role is the only one not revealed, it seems highly possible that Sink is playing the main villain in the film. Based on what we know of this unknown character so far, along with Sink's recent statement, it seems that the actress is most likely playing Jean Grey.

Marvel or Sony isn't going to reveal Sadie Sink's character before the film's release, and thus one will need to watch the film to confirm which character the actress is playing.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released in theaters on July 31, 2026.