Spider-Man 4 release date, cast and plot theories for Brand New Day

Jon Bernthal has reportedly joined the cast of the film to reprise his role as Frank Castle/the Punisher, the vigilante known for his brutality in his war on crime.

The character was first introduced in a Spider-Man comic, so his inclusion here does make sense from that standpoint.

However, fans will no doubt be wondering how he will make the transition from the bloody, dark tone of Daredevil: Born Again, in which he last appeared, and the lighter Spidey films.

Fans have also already started speculating as to whether this means Charlie Cox will be back as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, after he also appeared briefly in No Way Home.

If he does, he would be joining a cast which is rapidly filling out. Of course, Holland himself is back, and he is expected to be joined by franchise stalwarts Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, as well as newcomers Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas.

Some have wondered whether Colón-Zayas, known for her role in The Bear, could be playing Rio Morales ie the mother of Spider-Verse protagonist Miles.

The character's popularity has grown and grown in recent years, following appearances in Sony Animation's acclaimed spin-off films as well as roles in the recent Spider-Man video games on PlayStation 4 and 5.

It would make sense, then, if a live-action debut was on the cards – but that remains in the realm of speculation for now. If you're excited for the Marvel sequel, read on for everything you need to know about Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Spider-Man 4 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 their 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 4 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.

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 4?

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 4?

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 4 trailer?

Of course, with shooting not even under way yet, we're a while away from a trailer being released – but as soon as any footage, or even first-look images, become available you can expect to find them right here.

Spider-Man 4 will be released in cinemas on Friday 31st July 2025.

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