Bernthal Punisher Spider-Man: New Marvel Team-Up
- Jon Bernthal will portray The Punisher on the big screen for the first time in spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- destin Daniel Cretton is directing the film, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters July 31, 2026.
- Bernthal initially played The Punisher in Netflix's Daredevil in 2016, later headlining his own spinoff.
Bernthal’s Punisher Role: Joins Spider-Man in ‘Brand New Day’
Updated June 21, 2025
Jon Bernthal will portray The Punisher on the big screen for the first time in spider-Man: Brand New Day. Bernthal’s Frank Castle will appear alongside returning stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon. sadie Sink also joins the cast for the fourth installment of the current Spider-Man series.
destin Daniel Cretton is directing the film, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters July 31, 2026. The Punisher’s role marks a significant addition to the Spider-Man universe.
Bernthal initially played The Punisher in Netflix’s Daredevil in 2016, later headlining his own spinoff. He recently reprised the role in Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again. He is also slated to star in a standalone Punisher special before the Spider-Man movie in 2026.
Notably, Bernthal and Holland previously aided each other’s Marvel auditions while filming Pilgrimage in 2017. This reunion marks a full-circle moment for both actors.
What’s next
Fans can anticipate the standalone Punisher special before seeing Bernthal in Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July 2026. The film promises to expand the Spider-Man narrative with the introduction of The Punisher’s complex role.