Punisher Hits Peter with a Van in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Originally published on March 18, 2026. This article covers the release of the first official trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie.

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It’s a brand new day, and with it comes a Spider-Man trailer! A friendly neighbor (AKA Marvel) has dropped the first official trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This highly anticipated next chapter of the MCU follows Peter Parker after he erased the memory of his entire existence from the world. But it looks like Spider-Man’s established himself quite well in the interim.

Watch the brand new trailer here or on Marvel’s official YouTube channel. Then, join us for a breakdown of all those exciting cast members, cameos, and more.

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What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day about?

• Spider-Man undergoes a massive physical transformation while trying to regain his connections as Peter Parker.

It’s because you’re always on that damn phone…

We last saw Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Our Peter Parker saved the world alongside Dr. Strange and alternate universe Spider-Men (Mans?). After, he and Strange used magic to erase Peter from the entire world’s collective recollection. Now, Spider-Man’s masked identity is safe. Yet Peter’s personal life is in turmoil as both his best friend Ned and the love of his life, MJ, move on without him.

Besides beating up bad guys, Spider-Man has another major challenge ahead of him. Brand New Day showcases Peter going through a metamorphosis of some kind — and even waking up in a sluggish, buggish state like Kafka’s story foretells. Peter seeks answers about his merging DNA while juggling his desire to reintegrate into society (mostly to see MJ again).

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Who is in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

• Tom Holland as Spider-Man/Peter Parker
• Zendaya as MJ
• Jon Bernthal as The Punisher/Frank Castle
• Mark Ruffalo as Hulk/Dr. Bruce Banner
• Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds
• Sadie Sink in an undisclosed role
• Tramell Tillman in an undisclosed role
• Michael Mando as Scorpion/Mac Gargan
• Marvin Jones III as Tombstone/Lonnie Lincoln
• Eman Esfandi in an undisclosed role

Go home!

Although suspiciously absent from the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 trailer, Frank Castle/The Punisher returns in the upcoming Spider-Man movie. His grouchy attitude clashes with Spidey’s sunny disposition. Fans love the dynamic between the pair in Marvel Comics, and the MCU has finally set the stage for their very disparate vigilante styles. While it’s also unclear if Mayor Wilson Fisk will be present, his mayoral staff can be seen presenting Spider-Man with a key to the city on TV. Given the public attitude about super heroes and the subsequent roundup, that makes us question when Brand New Day takes place in the MCU timeline.

Does that also mean Daredevil could help save the day? Spider-Man needs all the allies he can get with this stacked cast of villains. Scorpion as well as Tombstone are wreaking havoc in New York City. It appears that Boomerang and Tarantula are in the montage footage as well. Finally, we have a clear shot of the Hand, a secret ninja organization and one of Matt Murdock’s longtime rivals. Leading the Hand is a red-garbed woman with long, dark hair. Do we finally have our MCU Elektra?

Unnamed characters … and mutants?

Finally, powerhouse actors Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) and Tramell Tillman (Severance) are still unnamed. Sink does not appear in the trailer, while Tillman seems to play a politician or mentor of some sort. Additionally, fans have speculated Sink could play Gwen Stacy, another famous Peter Parker love interest. Her red hair has also led many to believe she’s Jean Grey. The mind-hopping sequence gives slight credence to those claims of mutant/X-Men inclusions. But there is no concrete information or confirmation at this time.

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When does Spider-Man: Brand New Day release?

• The new Spider-Man movie opens in theaters July 31, 2026

You don’t have to wait too long. Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters this summer. Watch it exclusively in movie theaters on July 31, 2026. Hey, that’s super close to Spider-Man Day!

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Spider-Man Collectibles

Spider-Man (Battling Version) Movie Promo Edition Sixth Scale Figure

• Price: $280
• Manufacturer: Hot Toys

Spider-Man (Integrated Suit) Deluxe Version Sixth Scale Figure

• Price: $344
• Manufacturer: Hot Toys

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