Stranger Things star Sadie Sink Joins Avengers, Fans Speculate Her Marvel Fate

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Stranger Things star Sadie Sink Joins Avengers: Could Netflix's breakout redhead be Marvel's newest mutant or is she web-slinging to stardom alongside Tom Holland? Reports say the iconic Stranger Things and Fear Street actress is moving from Hawkins to Hollywood's superhero elite as she lands back-to-back roles in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the mammoth Avengers: Secret Wars. With rumors swirling, no villain or fan theory is safe.


Stranger Things star Sadie Sink joins Avengers Secret Wars and Spider-Man
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink joins Avengers Secret Wars and Spider-Man(Credit:Matt Winkelmeyer(L) and John Phillips//Getty Images(R))



Story Insights: Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, Avengers, Speculation

  • Stranger Things star Sadie Sink officially attached to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, reported to continue in Avengers: Secret Wars (primary/secondary keywords)
  • Major online speculation: Is she Jean Grey, Gwen Stacy, Mayday Parker, or a new character? (primary/secondary keywords)
  • Marvel, Sony, and Sink's reps have not confirmed her role (primary/secondary keywords)


Move over Demogorgon, Sadie Sink is about to face an even bigger threat Marvel fandom! Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is not just leaving Hawkins, Indiana; she's hurtling straight for superhero stardom, slinging her way from the Upside Down into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The buzz? All signs (well, reputable leaks) point to the fan-favorite redhead appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Marvel's colossal Avengers: Secret Wars and yes, "Sadie Sink" headlines every other entertainment feed right now. But who is she playing? And does her joining mark Marvel's boldest new era? Let's break down the leaks, the hype, and the burning fan questions that have Marvel and Netflix on full damage control alert.


Sadie Sink's leap from Stranger Things to Spidey-town is officially on.

  • Multiple sources, including Deadline and io9, confirm she's signed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day (releasing July 31, 2026).
  • Marvel insiders and Deadline tipsters leak that she will reprise her role in Avengers: Secret Wars (December 2027), which signals she's more than just a passing cameo.
  • Marvel Studios, Sony, AND Sadie's team are keeping radio silence on her exact role.


Reddit is ablaze: Everything from Jean Grey (in X-Men crossover), to Gwen Stacy, Mayday Parker (Peter Parker's daughter), and even Rachel Cole (Punisher lore) gets a mention.


Viral thread speculation hints at bias toward a new mutant era, given talk of the Avengers Doomsday crossovers (see: X-Men).



Marvel execs: No comment yet.


Spider-Man lead Tom Holland calls Spider-Man 4 a


"wild new concept"


fans will love. No leaks confirm if he's sharing the screen with Sadie as an ally, adversary, or love interest (yet). Sink herself? Mum's the word, but her star is rising fast.


Viral tweet:


"If Sadie Sink is the MCU's Jean Grey, my whole life just changed."



Reddit graphic:


“5 Wild Predictions for Sadie Sink's Marvel Debut”


features Jean Grey, Gwen Stacy, and Spider-Woman theories with 10k+ up-votes.


Meme roundups include: Sadie in her Max Mayfield hoodie with a DIY Magneto helmet... and half a Twitter trending tab.


The Sadie Sink news broke within hours on Marvel forums, echoing past recent leaks for Marvel and Netflix juggernauts.

Piracy and spoiler culture: Even with Marvel and Netflix's strict non-disclosure protocols, leaks on social media have become almost impossible to contain.

The take: Massive cast leaks stoke fan fires, boost pre-release buzz, but threaten story secrecy (remember: Marvel is the studio with the “no spoilers” PSA before premieres).


Leaked Set Image:

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink Avengers set leak
Sadie Sink Joins Tom Holland in Spider-Man Brand New Day : Hints from a Leaked Set Photo Stranger Things This character is portrayed by Star.(Taken from: timesnownews)

For a refresher before Sadie's heroic debut, check out our [Season 4 Recap](#) and revisit why Max Mayfield became Hawkins' ultimate final girl.


Hype is at a fever pitch. Will all these leaks and casting scoops ruin the plot for Marvel diehards or just drive the box office higher? If history proves anything, Sink's highly anticipated MCU debut might just be Marvel's biggest win since Tony Stark snapped his gauntlet. But whatever the fallout, every fan's got a theory and Hollywood just found its new viral star in Sadie Sink.