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The Shocking Full Cast List For Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Spider-Man 4) – Including The Punisher And The Hulk

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The next chapter in the Tom Holland Spider-Man saga is officially complete, and the cast list is the most explosive yet. While fans were still reeling from the multiversal chaos of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the fourth installment—reportedly titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day—has wrapped filming as of late December 2025, promising a completely fresh start for Peter Parker. This new film is set to redefine the friendly neighborhood hero’s world, not with returning villains from other universes, but with shocking new and returning characters from the core Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and beyond, including the long-awaited cinematic debut of a fan-favorite vigilante.

The core trio of Peter Parker, MJ, and Ned Leeds may be back, but their world is unrecognizable following Doctor Strange's memory wipe. With a new director at the helm and a darker, more grounded narrative expected, the confirmed and heavily rumored cast members for Spider-Man: Brand New Day signal a major shift, introducing allies like The Hulk and a formidable returning villain in Scorpion, alongside the controversial and lethal addition of The Punisher.

The Core Trio and Creative Team: New Beginnings

The foundation of the new Spider-Man trilogy remains the beloved cast and a highly respected new director, all working to cement Peter Parker’s place in a post-memory-wipe New York City.

Tom Holland (Peter Parker / Spider-Man)

  • Role: Peter Parker / Spider-Man
  • Status: Confirmed to return, marking his seventh solo/team-up MCU film.
  • Key Filmography Highlights: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Uncharted (2022), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Captain America: Civil War (2016).
  • The New Arc: The film will explore Peter Parker’s life after the entire world, including his closest friends MJ and Ned, has forgotten who he is. This isolation is central to the "Brand New Day" storyline, forcing him to be a truly independent, street-level hero.

Zendaya (Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson)

  • Role: Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson
  • Status: Heavily rumored/expected to return, though her relationship with Peter will be reset.
  • Key Filmography Highlights: Dune: Part Two (2024), Euphoria (2019–Present), The Greatest Showman (2017).

Jacob Batalon (Ned Leeds)

  • Role: Ned Leeds
  • Status: Expected to return, but his dynamic with Peter is a major question mark, as he no longer remembers their history.
  • Key Filmography Highlights: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Reginald the Vampire (2022–Present).

The New Creative Leadership

The film shifts away from original director Jon Watts and welcomes a major MCU talent:

  • Director: Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his critically acclaimed work on Short Term 12 and the MCU blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. His involvement suggests a blend of character-driven drama and high-stakes action.
  • Writers: Returning duo Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who penned the scripts for all three previous Tom Holland Spider-Man films.

The Shocking New and Returning MCU Entities

The biggest news surrounding the cast is the influx of established MCU characters, suggesting a more integrated, street-level New York storyline that directly addresses the fallout from Peter’s new identity.

Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle / The Punisher)

  • Character: Frank Castle / The Punisher
  • Status: Confirmed to reprise his role, making his first cinematic appearance in the MCU.
  • Significance: Bernthal’s Punisher was last seen in his self-titled Netflix series. His inclusion suggests a darker, more morally ambiguous tone for Peter Parker's new reality, potentially forcing Spider-Man to confront lethal vigilantism. The narrative could see The Punisher and Spider-Man reluctantly teaming up against a common threat.

Mark Ruffalo (Dr. Bruce Banner / The Hulk)

  • Character: Dr. Bruce Banner / The Hulk
  • Status: Confirmed to reprise his role.
  • Significance: Mark Ruffalo's return as the Hulk is a massive surprise. Banner’s presence could serve as a unique mentor figure for Peter, one who can relate to the struggles of balancing a secret identity and immense power, without the personal history of a Tony Stark. His involvement ties the film directly into the wider MCU Phase 5 narrative.

The Villainous Threat: Scorpion’s Return and New Foes

Peter Parker’s new life will be immediately challenged by a villain introduced early in his career, alongside a highly rumored new character that could alter the fabric of the Spider-Verse.

Michael Mando (Mac Gargan / Scorpion)

  • Character: Mac Gargan / Scorpion
  • Status: Confirmed to return, finally taking on the mantle of Scorpion.
  • Background: Michael Mando first appeared as the criminal Mac Gargan in Spider-Man: Homecoming, where he was seen in prison discussing his desire for revenge against Spider-Man with Adrian Toomes (Vulture). His return is expected to see him fully armored as the Scorpion, providing a formidable, street-level physical threat to the isolated Spider-Man.
  • Key Filmography Highlights: Best known for his acclaimed role as Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul (2015–2022) and the voice of Vaas Montenegro in the Far Cry video game series.

Sadie Sink (Rumored New Character)

The casting of Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has generated intense speculation, fueling the curiosity of fans about her character's identity and connection to the MCU's larger mythology.

  • Rumored Role 1: Shathra: One major theory suggests Sink could play Shathra, a powerful entity tied to the "Web of Life and Destiny" who hunts Spider-Totems across the Multiverse. This would connect the film to the multiversal concepts explored in No Way Home.
  • Rumored Role 2: Typhoid Mary: Another strong contender is Mary Alice Walker, or Typhoid Mary, a mutant with psionic powers and multiple personalities, often a villain or anti-hero in Daredevil and Spider-Man comics.
  • Rumored Role 3: Jean Grey: A more outlandish rumor suggested she could be an early version of the X-Men’s Jean Grey, though this is less substantiated.
  • Plot Details: Rumors indicate her character is targeted by the Department of Damage Control (DODC), forcing Peter to intervene and potentially setting up a major conflict with a government agency.

Topical Authority: The "Brand New Day" Storyline

The tentative title, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is a direct reference to a major 2008 comic book storyline. In the comics, this arc followed a similar event where the world forgot Peter Parker's identity, leading to a rebooted status quo.

This storyline saw Peter Parker completely alone, with his relationships reset and his financial status ruined. The cinematic version appears to be mirroring this isolation, forcing Peter to rely solely on his own abilities and resources.

The addition of dark characters like The Punisher and street-level threats like Scorpion confirms the intention to ground Spider-Man back in New York City, moving away from the global and multiversal stakes of the previous trilogy. The presence of the Hulk, a highly visible Avenger, provides a unique tension: how can Peter remain forgotten when he is interacting with one of the world's most famous superheroes?

With filming complete and a major cast shake-up, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is poised to be the most personal, and potentially darkest, chapter in Tom Holland’s journey as the iconic web-slinger.

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