Jon Bernthal’s Punisher might be again in ‘Spider-Man: Model New Day’

Jon Bernthal’s Frank Fort, aka the Punisher, might be making his big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Model New Day, out in 2026.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) and starring Tom Holland, Spider-Man: Model New Day marks the return of Peter Parker/Spider-Man following the game-changing ending of Spider-Man: No Method Residence. That movie noticed Physician Unusual (Benedict Cumberbatch) solid a spell that made the entire world overlook who Peter Parker is, basically re-setting the MCU’s Spider-Man franchise as we all know it.

Spider-Man: Model New Day is not the one MCU undertaking Bernthal’s Punisher — who debuted in Netflix’s Daredevil earlier than main Netflix’s The Punisher — has been concerned in recently. He additionally confirmed up in Season 1 of Daredevil: Born Once more and might be again for Season 2. Bernthal has additionally co-written the upcoming Punisher Particular Presentation, working with co-writer and director Reinaldo Marcus Inexperienced.

The decision of the Particular Presentation and Daredevil: Born Once more Season 2 might give viewers clues as to what to anticipate from the Punisher in Spider-Man: Model New Day, however for now, plot particulars for Spidey’s subsequent movie are understandably underneath wraps. Punisher’s involvement might counsel a grittier, extra street-level method to Peter’s story, versus the multiversal and cosmic threats he confronted in movies like Avengers: Infinity Battle and Spider-Man: No Method Residence.

Apart from Holland and Bernthal, Spider-Man: Model New Day may even star Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, reprising their roles as MJ and Ned. Is there any likelihood of them remembering Peter, and even reconnecting with him anew? Additionally becoming a member of the solid is Stranger Issues star Sadie Sink in an as-yet unknown position.

Spider-Man: Model New Day hits theaters July 31, 2026.