'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' confirms return of Hulk and Scorpion
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for another major crossover moment as Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially confirms the return of two fan favorite characters: Mark Ruffalo's Hulk and Michael Mando's Scorpion . As filming progresses, new plot details and casting updates are generating buzz around what could be one of Spider-Man 's most ambitious solo outings yet.Michael Mando will officially reprise his role as Mac Gargan, better known as Scorpion. Last seen in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Gargan's return has been long anticipated by fans. While he never suited up as the villain in his previous appearance, his re-entry into the storyline signals a potential evolution into a full fledged adversary for Spider-Man. Mando recently teased his involvement on social media, fueling speculation about a larger role this time around.In an unexpected twist, Mark Ruffalo is set to reprise his role as Bruce Banner. This marks the first major collaboration between the Hulk and Spider-Man in a standalone film. Given Banner's involvement, Brand New Day could explore conflicts that extend beyond Spider-Man's usual neighborhood level stakes, perhaps even tying into broader threads in the MCU's evolving multiverse arc.Tom Holland will reprise his role as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya as MJ and Jacob Batalon as Ned. Other confirmed cast members include Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Sadie Sink, and Liza Colon Zayas in yet-to-be-disclosed roles. With such a diverse and dynamic ensemble, Brand New Day appears to be weaving together grounded character arcs with broader MCU narratives.Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), the film is based on a script by Spider-Man veterans Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Early set photos reveal a redesigned suit for Spider-Man, complete with bold raised webbing and a larger emblem paying homage to earlier versions of the character on screen.Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to release in theaters on July 31, 2026. With old enemies returning and unexpected allies stepping in, the film promises to deliver a fresh yet familiar take on the beloved web slinger.A1. No official trailer has been released. Fans can expect a teaser in late 2025 or early 2026.A2. Besides Scorpion, other villains have not been announced, though surprises are expected closer to release.
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