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Geek Tyrant
a day ago
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The Punisher's Role in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Teased by Kevin Feige — GeekTyrant
When Marvel first introduced The Piunisher antihero on the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #129 back in 1974, it came with the the introduction, 'He's different! He's deadly! He's — THE PUNISHER!' Co-created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, and John Romita, the character was initially a hired gun working for the Jackal, tasked with taking down Spider-Man over a murder he didn't commit. From the very beginning, Frank Castle was a lethal wildcard, and while he eventually realized Spidey wasn't his real enemy, their relationship has always been… complicated. Now, more than 50 years later, the Punisher is coming full circle and coming back to Spider-Man's world, but this time on the big screen. And according to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, this team-up (or clash?) is going to be something fans have never seen before. After Spider-Man: No Way Home left Peter Parker (Tom Holland) erased from everyone's memory, he's finally living as the 'proper Spider-Man' Feige has always envisioned… alone, broke, and patrolling the streets without the Avengers on speed dial. '[As] sad as it is that Peter is forgotten by everyone in his life, we are seeing, for the first time in the Tom Holland Spider-Man stories, him being a proper Spider-Man. 'Him being by himself, dedicated to saving the city, and dealing with, for lack of a better term, street-level crime, as opposed to world-ending events that he faced when working with the other characters.' This is where Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes in. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film will lean heavily into the street-level side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that means new faces, including Frank Castle. Feige explained: 'When you do that, you say, 'Okay, who are the other street-level characters that we've never seen him interact with?' And of course, I love that Punisher started in a Spider-Man comic, and that great cover.' Jon Bernthal's Punisher, who made his MCU return in Daredevil: Born Again , is officially stepping into Spider-Man's world. This marks the first time the character will appear in a Spider-Man feature film, a move that feels long overdue considering their comic book history. Feige wouldn't say too much, but he couldn't help teasing how excited he is for what's coming: 'I don't want to say too much, but Destin, I will say too much, Destin is doing an amazing job right now on that movie. That starts shooting very soon, and he's got eight or nine comic covers up on his wall in his art department that he is bringing to life in this movie, which is super cool.' Details are still under wraps regarding the story, but rumors point to appearances from major crime-centric villains like Scorpion, Boomerang, and Tombstone, which are characters that should make any Spidey fan's ears perk up. Considering Punisher's war on organized crime, his involvement feels like a natural fit. The big question is… will Frank Castle be hunting Spider-Man like in the comics, or will they begrudgingly team up to take down a bigger threat? Given Spider-Man's 'wanted man' history after Far From Home and the Punisher's brutal sense of justice, there's a strong chance their first encounter won't exactly be friendly. But as history shows from Amazing Spider-Man #135 to countless crossovers since, these two have a way of finding common ground when the city needs saving. Sony Pictures has locked in Spider-Man: Brand New Day for July 31, 2026, giving fans plenty of time to speculate about how this partnership will play out. Whether Punisher ends up being an ally, an adversary, or something in between, one thing is clear, this is going to be a awesome Spider-Man story unlike any we've seen in the MCU. Via: CB
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kevin Feige reveals Punisher's key role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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.
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Set Photo From THE PUNISHER Reveals When the Marvel Special Presentation Takes Place — GeekTyrant
A new set photo from Marvel Studios' upcoming Punisher Special Presentation might have just confirmed when the story unfolds in the MCU timeline. Jon Bernthal first brought Frank Castle to life in Daredevil season 2 on Netflix, a performance so strong it launched his own two-season Punisher series in the Defenders Saga. After a highly anticipated return in Daredevil: Born Again in 2025, Bernthal is back once more in his own MCU spinoff. The Special Presentation, set to hit Disney+ in 2026, is now filming with Reinaldo Marcus-Green directing and co-writing alongside Bernthal. The latest detail comes from @_DaredevilShots on X, which shared a first-look image from the set. The photo shows a poster for a concert happening on Sunday, July 18, a date that only aligns with the year 2027. This strongly suggests that Frank Castle's next chapter takes place in that year, placing the Punisher story shortly after the events of Daredevil: Born Again season 1. Most of Born Again' s first season is set in early 2027, shortly after the New Year. With Season 2 expected in March 2026 and Bernthal appearing there as well, it seems the Punisher's solo outing happens just months later, in a New York City still under Mayor Wilson Fisk's oppressive rule. The MCU timeline has been a frequent point of debate since the five-year jump in Avengers: Endgame set the universe ahead of real time. Now, with 2026 releases taking place in 2027, Marvel is gradually catching up. If this pace continues, the timeline may sync with the real world by the time Avengers: Secret Wars arrives in 2027 to close out the Multiverse Saga. The Punisher Special Presentation doesn't have an official release date yet, but it's expected to premiere on Disney+ after Daredevil: Born Again season 2. Are you ready for Bernthal's Punisher to take center stage in the MCU once again?
Express Tribune
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tom Holland hints at bold new approach for next Spider-Man movie
Tom Holland is giving fans something to chew on ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In a rare move for a Marvel actor, Holland opened up about the new direction the film is taking, and it's all about going old school. In an interview with Flip Your Wig, Holland reflected on the limitations faced while filming No Way Home during the pandemic. 'We were really restricted… we shot the entire film on stages,' he shared. This time, however, they're heading outside. 'We're really gonna lean into that old school filmmaking and shoot in real locations,' Holland said. One of those real locations? The streets of Glasgow, which will host a major action set piece. 'It's gonna feel like a breath of fresh air, and I think the fans are gonna be over the moon,' Holland added. Though details about the plot remain under wraps, this marks the first substantial update on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. Marvel fans will also see Jon Bernthal's Punisher in the film, adding another layer of excitement to the already anticipated sequel. While Holland didn't spill major spoilers, his comments offer insight into both the production approach and his enthusiasm for the next chapter. And for fans who missed the kinetic energy of real-world set pieces in recent superhero films, this throwback to practical locations might be exactly what they've been hoping for.
Screen Geek
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Rumored Leak Could Reveal Major Spoilers
Fans are eager to see how the upcoming fourth MCU Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day , will follow the events of Spider-Man: Homecoming , Spider-Man: Far From Home , and Spider-Man: No Way Home . Obviously there are some massive shoes to fill, especially with No Way Home having several continuities thrown into the mix. Now offering fans some insight, it looks like a rumored leak for Spider-Man: Brand New Day could reveal how the new sequel will up the ante with some potential spoilers. It's already been revealed that not only will Tom Holland return as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man for the new follow-up, but that he'll be joined by none other than Jon Bernthal as The Punisher. Bernthal previously played the role in Daredevil , his own Punisher series, and Daredevil: Born Again . Now, according to a surprising rumor, he'll be joined by another major MCU character. Obviously this has yet to be confirmed, but with Jon Bernthal joining a Spider-Man movie, anything is possible. And if this scoop from an insider is accurate, then fans could see the kind of Spider-Man movie they've been hoping to see on the big screen. Especially for fans of the comics that often see the kind of team-ups that Richtman is reporting could happen here. According to DanielRPK, he claims to 'have confirmed [that] at least part of the movie is Spider-Man and Punisher teaming up to fight Savage Hulk.' While this should be taken with a grain of salt for now, it would certainly be a great way to have the two characters team-up. Fans are also eager to see the Hulk returned to his former, angrier self, so this could be a great way to do so. Richtman also claims that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will include elements of a Gang War and that's why Savage Hulk is allegedly unleashed in the first place, in an effort to make things harder for our hero characters. Hopefully more information will be shared soon, but it sounds like Brand New Day could be shaping up to be a great follow-up to the previous trilogy of Marvel Spider-Man films if this leak is accurate. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the highly-anticipated sequel as we have them.
