Set for a 2026 release, MCU's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has recently seen a flurry of new set photos surface, confirming that filming in Glasgow, Scotland, has wrapped. These images reveal a significant plot point: a tense standoff between Spider-Man and The Punisher.
The photos show Spider-Man perched on the hood of The Punisher's battle van, with Frank Castle aiming a gun at him from the driver's seat. While it's believed the actor in the vehicle was a stunt double, not Jon Bernthal himself, the scene clearly teases the duo's complex, often conflicting, yet sometimes collaborative relationship from the comics.
Additionally, set photographers captured Tom Holland in a brand-new suit, striking classic comic book poses. The suit's design reportedly stays true to the source material, shedding the more tech-heavy lines of earlier MCU iterations for a purely classic Spider-Man aesthetic.
In an interview, Holland stated, "This is my fourth first day playing Spider-Man, and this one feels particularly different. Having fans on set on day one and being able to share that experience with them is incredibly exciting."
He further revealed that the film will heavily utilize practical, on-location shooting, with Glasgow's streets transformed into New York City scenes. "It's going to feel like we're going back to the 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' days," he commented. Holland also admitted that returning to the role after several years feels like a breath of fresh air for both himself and the audience.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his emphasis on practical effects, is expected to bring Spider-Man's story back to its "street-level" roots. While further filming is slated for other European cities, it remains to be seen if more set photos will emerge.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." The screenplay is penned by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, writers of "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
The cast includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, alongside Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, Michael Mando as Scorpion, and "Stranger Things" fan-favorite Sadie Sink.
The film is slated for a July 31, 2026 release.