Hulk, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo, is set to make a comeback in the forthcoming Spider-Man film
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is gearing up for another exciting chapter with the upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Set to release on July 31, 2026, this fourth solo outing for Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man promises to deliver a fresh take on the beloved superhero.
In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we will see the return of some familiar faces to the Spider-Man universe. Michael Mando, known for his role as Saul Goodman's nemesis, Nacho Varga, in Better Call Saul, will reprise his villainous role as Mac Cargan aka The Scorpion. The three preceding Spider-Man films have grossed over four billion dollars worldwide, and fans are eager to see how Mando's character will fit into the new storyline.
Joining the Spider-Man franchise is Sadie Sink, best known for her role in Stranger Things. Her role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is yet to be disclosed, but speculation suggests she may take on a new love interest for Parker or even a possible connection to the X-Men.
Another exciting addition to the MCU is Jon Bernthal, who will make his debut as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. Bernthal first appeared as The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2016's Daredevil series. The Punisher character, last seen in 2008's Punisher: War Zone, will be portrayed by Bernthal in the MCU. While the details of Bernthal's role in the unspecified Marvel project have not been disclosed, fans are eager to see how he will fit into the Spider-Man universe.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who is known for his work on films such as Short Term 12 and Just Mercy. The screenplay is written by the duo Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who have previously worked on Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
The production for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to begin in England this month. The cast includes Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Zendaya as Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, Michael Mando as Scorpion, Sadie Sink (role not specified), and Liza Colón-Zayas (role not specified).
The return of Mark Ruffalo as Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is significant as he has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for 14 years. However, it has been confirmed that the return of Ruffalo as Hulk and the return of Bernthal as The Punisher are not related to Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
As the release date for Spider-Man: Brand New Day approaches, fans are eager to see how these new and returning characters will fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man series. With filming starting in mid-2025, it won't be long before we can all witness the brand new day for our favourite web-slinger.
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In the anticipation for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, fans eagerly await the arrival of Sadie Sink, best known for her role in Stranger Things, and Jon Bernthal, who previously portrayed The Punisher in Daredevil, both joining the Spider-Man universe within the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Keeping up with the latest news on movies-and-tv, entertainment sources help maintain excitement as we look forward to witnessing their roles unfold.
