Kevin Feige reveals Punisher’s key role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Kevin Feige reveals Spider-Man: Brand New Day will spotlight Punisher and Peter’s return to street-level heroism.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has officially confirmed the next chapter of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man saga: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arriving in theaters July 31, 2026.

During a roundtable interview for Fantastic Four, Feige revealed that this new film will take a grounded, street-level approach, introducing Jon Bernthal’s Punisher into Peter Parker’s world.

“This is the beginning of a proper Spider-Man era,” Feige explained. “Peter is now alone, forgotten, and focused solely on saving New York — a scrappy loner with great power and even greater guilt.” The film picks up after Spider-Man: No Way Home, with Peter Parker erased from the lives of MJ and Ned and settling into a new life of anonymity, reminiscent of classic comic portrayals.

Feige emphasized the opportunity to now explore street-level characters, calling attention to The Punisher’s comic book origins tied directly to Spider-Man. “I love that The Punisher started in a Spider-Man comic,” he said, teasing the character’s prominent role in the film. Director Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) is already deep into pre-production, drawing inspiration from iconic comic covers, many of which are pinned in his art department.

Brand New Day takes its title from the controversial 2008 comic arc where Peter starts fresh after erasing his marriage and identity. While a Mephisto appearance isn’t confirmed, Feige notes that the film will explore the emotional and moral consequences of Peter’s solitude and dedication to justice.

With production beginning soon in Scotland, fans can expect a more personal, grounded Spider-Man story — a sharp contrast from the multiverse chaos of recent entries.