Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn’t just another entry in the MCU it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting Spider-Man movies yet. Set for release on July 31, 2026, the film arrives after a rare year-long gap in Marvel’s release calendar, making anticipation even higher.
This gap might actually be a blessing. Audiences have been feeling a bit of superhero fatigue lately, but Spider-Man remains one of Marvel’s most reliable heroes. And from what we know so far, Brand New Day looks set to bring the web-slinger back to his street-level roots, with a cast full of both fan favorites and intriguing newcomers.
So, who’s in the movie? Let’s break down every confirmed actor, what we know about their roles, and why it matters.
Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
No surprise here Tom Holland returns as the heart of the franchise. Since debuting in Captain America: Civil War, Holland’s Spider-Man has grown from Tony Stark’s protégé into a more independent, battle-scarred hero.
In No Way Home, Peter made the heartbreaking choice to let everyone he loves forget him. Brand New Day looks set to explore a more mature, isolated Peter perhaps his most “classic comic book” iteration yet.
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Zendaya as MJ
Zendaya has become a Hollywood powerhouse in recent years (Euphoria, Dune, Challengers), but her role as MJ remains one of her most beloved.
The question now is how she fits back into Peter’s life, if at all. At the end of No Way Home, MJ no longer remembers him will Brand New Day rebuild their romance, or keep them apart?
Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
Here’s a curveball: Mark Ruffalo is confirmed to appear, making this one of the rare Spider-Man/Hulk crossovers. Banner is still in his “Smart Hulk” phase, but speculation is running wild that this could set up the return of the Savage Hulk.
Why would Hulk cross paths with Spider-Man? That’s still under wraps, but it suggests the story may brush up against bigger MCU arcs while staying grounded in New York.
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Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds
Peter’s best friend turned “Man in the Chair,” Ned was also wiped from Peter’s memory. Like MJ, it’s unclear how he’ll re-enter the story — but his return hints at unfinished business.
Fans have long speculated about Ned’s potential turn toward his comic-book alter ego, the Hobgoblin. Whether Marvel goes that route remains to be seen.
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher
Perhaps the most exciting addition: Jon Bernthal’s return as The Punisher. His violent, street-level brand of justice contrasts sharply with Spider-Man’s “no-kill” rule.
Bernthal’s Punisher was a standout in Daredevil and his own Netflix series, and his MCU debut signals Marvel’s deeper embrace of its darker heroes. Expect some tense moral clashes when he meets Peter.
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Michael Mando as Mac Gargan / Scorpion
Remember that Homecoming post-credits tease? Michael Mando’s Mac Gargan is finally suiting up as Scorpion. Fans have been waiting nearly a decade for this payoff, and his arrival should cement Brand New Day as a true Spider-Man rogues’ gallery story.
Sadie Sink (Role TBA)
Coming off Stranger Things and The Whale, Sadie Sink is one of Gen Z’s brightest stars. Her exact role is under wraps, but theories range from Gwen Stacy to Mayday Parker (Peter’s daughter in the comics) to even Jean Grey, if Marvel wants to tease mutants.
Until Marvel reveals more, her role is one of the film’s biggest mysteries.
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Liza Colón-Zayas (Role TBA)
An Emmy-winner for The Bear, Liza Colón-Zayas joins the MCU in an undisclosed role. Some fans speculate she could be playing Rio Morales (Miles’ mother), though that would be complicated by Sony’s Spider-Verse films.
Whatever her character ends up being, her addition adds more depth to an already strong cast.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Cast — Every Confirmed Actor and Role
| Actor | Character / Role | Notable Past Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Holland | Peter Parker / Spider-Man | The Impossible, Uncharted |
| Zendaya | MJ | Euphoria, Dune, Challengers |
| Mark Ruffalo | Bruce Banner / Hulk | Spotlight, Poor Things |
| Jacob Batalon | Ned Leeds | Reginald the Vampire, Lift |
| Jon Bernthal | Frank Castle / Punisher | The Walking Dead, The Bear |
| Michael Mando | Mac Gargan / Scorpion | Better Call Saul, Far Cry 3 |
| Sadie Sink | TBD | Stranger Things, The Whale |
| Liza Colón-Zayas | TBD | The Bear, Law & Order: SVU |
With a mix of familiar faces and bold new additions, Spider-Man: Brand New Day looks like it’s threading the needle between MCU spectacle and the street-level storytelling that fans have been craving.
It’s bringing back old threads (Scorpion’s tease from 2017), adding gritty new players (The Punisher), and deepening Peter’s personal journey post-No Way Home. If Marvel delivers, this could be the Spider-Man film that grounds the Multiverse Saga in something raw, emotional, and very human.
Source: Screenrant
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