Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Will Hit the Huge Display screen in ‘Spider-Man: Model New Day’

Spider-Man: Model New Day is beginning to take form ultimately with a key little bit of casting information. Destin Daniel Cretton’s summer time 2026 launch—the fourth entry within the sequence centered round Tom Holland’s Spider-Man—has simply added Jon Bernthal’s Punisher into the combo.

The Hollywood Reporter shared the information, and notes filming is ready to start this summer time in England.

Bernthal’s character addition is a few of the first information followers can grasp onto, as the remainder of Model New Day hasn’t shaken many plot particulars unfastened. We all know Zendaya might be again as MJ, as will Jacob Batalan as Ned, however contemplating that mass reminiscence wipe on the finish of 2021’s Spider-Man: No Approach Dwelling—Peter Parker’s sacrifice to protect the delicate multiverse—it’s unclear how a lot they’ll issue into the story.

We additionally don’t know which villains may pop up, or how the Punisher will match into all of this. THR suggests the character might sign No Approach Dwelling will take a extra “grounded” method, however there’s no telling what plans Marvel has for him or Spider-Man, for that matter. The title clearly suggests a clear slate and a brand new begin, so something might theoretically be attainable.

What are your ideas on the Punisher teaming up with Spidey? Spider-Man: Model New Day thwips into theaters July 31, 2026.

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