Spider-Man and Punisher Team Up Against a Mind-Controlled Hulk in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Note: This article contains rumors and potential spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The Savage Hulk was last seen in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War in the opening scene, and we are getting the same Hulk back in the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

According to insider Majestic’s new report, in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) is being mentally controlled and turns into the Savage Hulk, who begins wrecking New York City. Spider-Man (Tom Holland) tries to stop him but fails.

The Punisher, also known as Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), has advanced technology and manages along with Spider-Man to stop Hulk. He uses a gamma weapon, leaving Hulk injured, which turns him back into his human form, and Bruce Banner will be badly hurt.

Following the incident in New York City, the Avengers and the Thunderbolts (The New Avengers) arrive at the scene wanting to recruit them, but both reject their offers.

Note: Spoilers ahead.

It is Shathra manipulating Banner to turn back into the savage Hulk. Peter and Punisher stop an angry Hulk controlled by rage, they also stop Scorpion; it’s a battle in New York. They save Bruce Banner, who is in his human form. Frank is the MVP of the battle. Also, there’s technology to control and keep a Hulk in human form. The events of Captain America 4 have consequences. Scorpion is also apprehended. When Frank and Spider-Man finish, a group of Avengers approaches, wanting to recruit them to their team — Yelena’s New Avengers vs. Sam’s Avengers. Both are rejected by Spider-Man and Frank. The consequences of Hulk–Banner’s actions in Brand New Day will be judged by a group of people. He could be placed in isolation on the Raft. There, he will be alongside the Leader, Red Hulk, and Abomination. The Gamma family is there.

The filming of Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now taking place at Doncaster Prison until Saturday, November 22. It is reported that Holland’s Spider-Man will fight an army of ninjas inside the prison. The Cosmic Circus already confirmed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will reportedly feature “a dark, mysterious female character” with a Japanese-inspired look. The costume department has already created armor inspired by Japanese Shinobi and Samurai, specifically from the late 17th century.

Directed by Cretton from a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The film stars Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, with Zendaya and Jacob Batalon reprising their roles as MJ Watson and Ned Leeds. Sadie Sink joins the cast alongside Bernthal as Frank Castle (a.k.a. The Punisher) and Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk. Liza Colón-Zayas and Tramell Tillman have also been cast in undisclosed roles, while Michael Mando returns as Mac Gargan from Spider-Man: Homecoming and Jones III has been confirmed to play the role of Tombstone. Additionally, Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova will appear in the movie.

Here’s the new synopsis for Spider-Man: Brand New Day:

After the world has forgotten his name, Peter Parker (Holland) begins a new chapter in his life — balancing college classes, part-time work, and his responsibility as New York’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. But when a mysterious force begins to unravel the city from the inside out, Peter finds himself caught between powerful enemies, old legacies, and unexpected allies. As shadows from the past creep into his present, he must redefine what it truly means to be a hero — on his own.

The film is produced by Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Mitch Bell.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to hit theaters and IMAX on July 31, 2026.