Jon Bernthal could be set to return as the Punisher in "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day," the next installment in the Sony/Marvel Spider‑Man franchise, according to "The Hollywood Reporter."
Directed by Shang‑Chi filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, the film is scheduled to begin production in England this summer and is set for release on July 31, 2026, Sony announced via Instagram back in March.
Tom Holland's upcoming 'Spider-Man' film gets title and release date in summer 2026Bernthal previously portrayed Frank Castle in Netflix’s "Daredevil and The Punisher," later reprising the role in "Daredevil: Born Again" on Disney+.
While details remain under wraps, it is reported that the movie picks up after the events of "Spider‑Man: No Way Home," where the world’s memory of Peter Parker’s identity as Spider‑Man was erased.
Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker, with Zendaya and Jacob Batalon expected to reprise their roles as MJ and Ned. The extent of their involvement has not been confirmed.
"Stranger Things" star Sadie Sink and "The Bear" actress Liza Colón-Zayas are also joining the cast in undisclosed roles, according to IMDB.
"Spider‑Man: Brand New Day" will be the fourth solo Spider‑Man film starring Tom Holland and the first directed by Cretton.
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