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Bernthal’s Punisher Joins Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Under Destin Daniel Cretton’s direction, the PG-13 film will pit Peter Parker’s moral code against Frank Castle’s lethal methods to explore a darker side of the MCU.

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Overview

  • Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, officially bringing The Punisher into the Spider-Man film franchise.
  • Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man alongside Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned and Sadie Sink in a newly confirmed cast lineup.
  • Director Destin Daniel Cretton, fresh off Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will helm the project for Marvel Studios and Sony.
  • Production is set to begin in England in summer 2025 ahead of a July 31, 2026, theatrical release.
  • The film will explore the tension between Spider-Man’s no-kill ethos and the Punisher’s lethal tactics, signaling a grittier tonal shift for the series.