Spider-Man meets The Punisher in ‘Brand New Day’ first look

NewsFilm News Spider-Man meets The Punisher in ‘Brand New Day’ first look The Marvel blockbuster arrives July 31 By Victoria Luxford 18th March 2026 An image from 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day. CREDIT: Marvel/Sony Pictures The first trailer for Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day is here, picking up with Peter Parker (Tom Holland) after the devastating events of 2021’s No Way Home. READ MORE: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ review: Marvel’s mad mash-up in the multiverse The previous Spidey adventure saw Parker ask Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to erase the memory of him from the world, in order to protect the people he loves after his identity is leaked. In the new clip for the forthcoming movie, we see him pining for his former girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya). Check out the trailer in full below. Advertisement Elsewhere in the preview, we also see Spider-Man encounter The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), in the character’s first big screen appearance after being a regular in the Marvel TV universe. Bickering during a high speed chase, they appear to both be on the same side, albeit with differing methods. Parker also begins to experience a change in his powers, which sees him reconnect with Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), aka The Hulk, who doesn’t remember him. A voice-over then explains that spiders experience “three life cycles”, and that they can be “vulnerable to threats” when between cycles. However, the voice-over concludes: “for those spiders who make it through, it amounts to a kind of rebirth.” The explanation coincides with a shot of Parker’s eyes turning black, implying this change may make him even stronger. Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes to UK cinemas on July 31, and is the last chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) before the epic Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives December 18. Recommended Recently, a studio executive revealed that Spider-Man: No Way Home was not released in China because censors demanded that the Statue Of Liberty be cut from the film’s finale. Elsewhere, Tom Holland and Zendaya made headlines when stylist Law Roach revealed that the couple have already married in secret. Related TopicsAvengers: DoomsdayBenedict CumberbatchMark RuffaloMarvel Cinematic UniverseSpider-Man: Brand New DaySpider-Man: No Way HomeTom HollandZendaya You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING Underscores: “I’m trying to restore my relationship with making music” How ‘Life Is Strange’s main character became its charming indie rock soundtrack In Naïka’s sensuous ‘world pop’, “people from everywhere find home in each other” Timothée Chalamet’s rough night and all the Oscars 2026 shocks, snubs and surprises Kevin Woo on why Korean culture must “stay true to its roots” after ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Advertisement More Stories Film News China censors demanded Statue Of Liberty was cut from ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Film News Chris Hemsworth explains why leaving US was “greatest decision” News Will there be a season two of ‘Wonder Man’? News The ending of ‘Wonder Man’ explained: what happens to Simon and Trevor? News Every song on the ‘Wonder Man’ soundtrack Reviews ‘Wonder Man’ review: matey, meta Marvel show makes for loads of fun