Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date, cast and plot theories

Jon Bernthal has reportedly signed up, bringing Frank Castle/the Punisher into the fold after his last appearance in Daredevil: Born Again.

And he's not the only one, with Mark Ruffalo now also reportedly getting in on the action, bringing the Hulk back to the MCU after a long wait.

As for the likes of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, fans are still in the dark, but after his brief appearance in No Way Home, another cameo is certainly on the cards.

Outside the realm of superheroes, the cast is equally stacked, with Holland being joined once more by Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, while Stranger Things' Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas of The Bear are joining the series.

Many fans are already speculating that Colón-Zayas could be set to play Rio Morales, the mother of Spider-Verse's Miles Morales, a character who has grown massively in popularity in recent years thanks to his acclaimed spin-off film series and the recent Spider-Man video games.

But while a live-action debut for Miles would certainly prove popular, this is still all speculation. What isn't speculation, however, is that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is less than 12 months away – here's everything we know about it so far.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently scheduled for release in cinemas on Friday 31st July 2026, although some fans are wondering whether this could change amid a broader Marvel reshuffle.

Previously, Brand New Day was expected to release after Avengers: Doomsday (in May 2026), with the natural expectation being that the two films may be tied in with one another to some extent.

However, now that Doomsday has been delayed until December 2026, the next Spidey film is officially first up to the plate – meaning any connections between the two stories will surely have to be reconsidered.

Alternatively, Brand New Day could move to a later point in the calendar. But would Sony Pictures be happy to push (what is likely to be) the biggest title on its slate, just to satisfy the needs of another studio? It remains to be seen.

For now, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still set for July 2026, with filming expected to get underway this summer. We'll update this page if those plans change.

Who will be in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day cast?

It's no surprise to anyone that Tom Holland will be back for his fourth outing as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and it's quite likely that Zendaya will join him as the character's lost love MJ.

Jacob Batalon is also expected to be back as Ned Leeds, although the extent of Ned and MJ's roles is not currently known.

In terms of new additions, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in what is said to be a key role (according to The Hollywood Reporter), but it's not yet clear precisely who the rising star will be playing.

Another recruit that got Marvel fans talking is The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas, who has joined Brand New Day in an as-yet-undisclosed role – but comic book readers all have the same guess of who she might be.

The arrival of Peter Parker's successor in the Spider-Man mantle, Miles Morales, has been teased for years, with superstar Donald Glover (Mr & Mrs Smith) playing the character's uncle, Aaron Davis, all the way back in 2017's Homecoming.

Fans have noted that Colón-Zayas could potentially be a fit for Miles's mother Rio, but that's only speculation for the time being.

In June 2025, another piece of casting was reported, with this being a big one.

Jon Bernthal is set to reprise his role as Frank Castle/the Punisher in the film, having previously appeared in his own Netflix show, Daredevil and Disney+ revival show Daredevil: Born Again. He also has his own Disney+ special in the works.

Most recently, it was confirmed that The Hulk is set for a return to the MCU, with Mark Ruffalo joining the film's cast. Alongside him, Michael Mando was also confirmed to be making a return as the Scorpion, who swore vengeance against Spider-Man after being arrested during the events of Spider-Man: Homecoming.

No further casting has been announced just yet, but recurring Spidey star Jon Favreau could also possibly return as Happy Hogan.

There's no word on whether Tom Holland's Spider-Verse counterparts Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield could reappear, following an enormous fan response to 2021's No Way Home.

Recently, Garfield addressed the possibility in an interview with Entertainment Tonight: "I would love to play the character again in some capacity, but I think it would have to be very weird. I think I would want to do something very strange."

"I would want to do something very unique, and offbeat, and surprising, kind of like the creative freedom that they have with the animated Spider-Verse movies," he elaborated.

"I think they're so great and you can honour the character in so many different ways through the multiverse."

Behind the camera, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Expect more big names to be announced in due course as details of Spider-Man's next adventure come into focus.

Who is Sadie Sink playing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

Of course, with the news that Sadie Sink will be joining the MCU with this film, much speculation has already begun as to who she might be playing – with that information not yet having been divulged.

One rumour that has been doing the rounds at this early stage is that she could popular X-Men character Jean Grey aka Dark Phoenix, who has notably previously been played on the big screen by both Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner in the 20th Century Fox Marvel days.

Sink would certainly fit the role, and it's been clear for some time now that the Marvel is ramping up its plans for the X-Men to officially join the MCU, but as yet this is nothing more than a rumour.

And there are plenty of other characters Sink could potentially play, with fans already having put forward a number of suggestions.

One such example is Angelica Jones/Firestar – a comic book super-hero and mutant who has not yet appeared on the big screen, but has teamed up with Peter Parker before in the source material.

Another is Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, a character who at various points has been an enemy, ally and love interest of Spidey and was previously played in The Amazing Spider-Man by Felicity Jones.

A third possibility is that she could be the latest actress to play romantic interest Gwen Stacy, following Bryce Dallas Howard (in Spider-Man 3) and Emma Stone (in The Amazing Spider-Man films).

As soon as we catch wind of any further rumours, we'll post them right here – so do keep checking back.

What could happen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

Plot details for Spider-Man: Brand New Day are few and far between at the moment, but star Tom Holland has described the film as a "fresh start" following Peter Parker's sacrifice at the end of No Way Home.

That 2021 blockbuster ended with him asking Doctor Strange to wipe him from the memories of everybody on the planet, in order to prevent the multiverse from unleashing chaos on the main Marvel continuity.

Alas, the consequences were dire, as Peter's beloved girlfriend MJ, best friend Ned and mentor Happy, heartbreakingly had no recollection of Peter when he bumped into them after the spell was cast.

The transformative development is comparable to that which was seen in controversial comic book storyline One More Day, in which Peter and Mary-Jane made a deal with Mephisto, erasing their marriage in exchange for Aunt May's life.

It's no coincidence, then, that this film is titled Brand New Day – the arc that followed One More Day in the source material.

"I know we left you with a massive cliffhanger at the end of No Way Home, so Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a fresh start," said Holland at CinemaCon. "It is exactly that. That's all I can say."

Indeed, last time we saw him, Peter was moving into a New York City apartment and preparing for a new chapter of his life, without the support network that had proven so crucial over the last several years.

Intriguingly, during an appearance on Good Morning America last year, Holland described the fourth entry in his Spidey saga as "crazy" and "different to anything we've done before".

Those comments stoked speculation that the film could tie-in to Avengers: Doomsday, which was originally slated to release months earlier than Brand New Day – but is now coming much later, complicating any potential connections between them.

There have also been questions about the stakes of the film, and whether it is expected to be another multiversal, world-saving adventure, or whether a more street-level approach will be taken. The involvement of The Punisher could perhaps hint towards the latter being the case.

Is there a Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer?

While there won't be a fully fledged trailer for a little while yet with shooting only just getting under way, Marvel has released a short teaser debuting Spidey's new suit.

Watch the Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit reveal below:

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released in cinemas on Friday 31st July 2025.

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