Spider‑Man: Brand New Day : Production Start & What We Know So Far

Today’s news

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios kicked off principal photography for Spider‑Man: Brand New Day (informally Spider‑Man 4) on August 1 2025, with filming centred in Glasgow, Scotland. Local reporters note that the production is using Glasgow’s city centre as a stand‑in for New York and has shut down about 60 roads to accommodate large on‑location action sequences. It marks the first time Tom Holland’s Spider‑Man has shot extensively on real locations since No Way Home, a change the actor attributes to COVID‑era restrictions on the last film. Holland told interviewer Max Balegde that filming in Glasgow is part of a push toward “old‑school filmmaking” and that he thinks fans “are going to be over the moon” with what they’re putting together.

Casting updates

Today filming began, The Hollywood Reporter broke news about major additions to the cast. According to a report cited by Collider, Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, making his first big‑screen appearance as the Green Goliath since Avengers: Endgame. The same report confirmed that Michael Mando is returning as Mac Gargan/Scorpion, a villain teased in Spider‑Man: Homecoming. Jon Bernthal, whose return as the Punisher had already been announced, will join them, meaning Peter will share the screen with two intense Marvel characters. This continues the pattern of pairing Tom Holland’s Spider‑Man with veteran MCU heroes: Iron Man mentored him in Homecoming, Nick Fury guided him in Far From Home, Doctor Strange aided him in No Way Home, and now Banner steps in. In classic Marvel fashion, the report notes that Spidey, Punisher and Hulk are likely to clash before teaming up to face a larger threat.

First look at the new suit

To celebrate Spider‑Man Day on August 1, Sony released an eight‑second teaser that shows the new Spider‑Man suit up close. The footage reveals a red‑and‑blue costume with raised webbing, a departure from the sleek Stark‑designed suits seen in Holland’s previous outings and a deliberate homage to the Sam Raimi and Marc Webb films. Entertainment outlets noted that the shiny red color and raised webbing instantly evoke Tobey Maguire’s early‑2000s suit. The suit is glittery and textured, with raised webbing accents reminiscent of the suits worn by Maguire and Andrew Garfield, while still using the modern, vibrant colour scheme.

Production and location details

According to the Glasgow Times (as reported by Yahoo’s Brandon Schreur), streets in Glasgow’s city centre were transformed in late July, with cameras scheduled to begin rolling on August 1. Filming is also expected to take place at Pinewood Studios in England. The heavy use of practical locations ties into a broader creative decision: the film will focus on street‑level crime rather than multiverse crises. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige explained that Brand New Day marks the beginning of a “proper Spider‑Man” era where Peter is “by himself, dedicated to saving the city and dealing with street‑level crime as opposed to world‑ending events.” Feige added that director Destin Daniel Cretton is drawing inspiration from eight or nine classic comic covers, which he intends to recreate on screen.

Cast and crew

Role/Position	Confirmed Individuals	Evidence
Director	Destin Daniel Cretton (director of Shang‑Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings)	Feige confirmed Cretton is directing and working from a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
Writers	Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers	Collider lists them as writers on the project.
Producers	Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, Avi Arad, Louis D’Esposito	Production team reported by SuperHeroHype.
Returning cast	Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider‑Man), Zendaya (MJ), Jacob Batalon (Ned)	Multiple sources confirm their return.
New cast & returning characters	Sadie Sink, Liza Colón‑Zayas, Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle/Punisher), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Michael Mando (Mac Gargan/Scorpion)	Collider reports that The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Ruffalo and Mando will reprise their MCU roles as Hulk and Scorpion, respectively. GamesRadar and Entertainment Weekly previously announced Sink, Colón‑Zayas and Bernthal.

Plot and tone

Official plot details remain under wraps, but Feige’s comments outline the film’s direction: Peter Parker is alone in the world following the memory‑wipe at the end of No Way Home, and he faces street‑level threats without Iron Man’s gadgets or the Avengers’ support. This street‑level focus makes the Punisher a natural fit; Feige noted that Frank Castle debuted in a Spider‑Man comic and that bringing him into the film “opens the door to characters we’ve never seen Holland’s Spider‑Man interact with.” On‑set leaks from Glasgow show an armored truck emblazoned with a red demon mark, which resembles the Inner Demons logo from Insomniac’s Spider‑Man games, fuelling speculation that Mister Negative (Martin Li) might be the film’s villain. Other leaks, now deleted from Instagram, suggest the film might adapt comic covers featuring Tarantula, Boomerang and a re‑emergent Venom, hinting at multiple antagonists.

Set photos include signage for an in‑universe construction project scheduled for completion in December 2027, placing the film’s events roughly a year before Avengers: Doomsday (scheduled for December 2028). This timing aligns with Marvel’s updated release calendar, where Brand New Day arrives July 31 2026 and now precedes Avengers: Doomsday due to production delays.

What’s next for Spider‑Man

Timeline & release: Brand New Day is set for theatrical release on July 31 2026. Marvel’s Phase 6 schedule positions the film ahead of Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, providing a cushion for the street‑level story and potentially setting up Peter’s role in those larger events.
Production style: Tom Holland emphasises a return to practical filmmaking, promising more location shooting and fewer green‑screen sets. GamesRadar reports that the production has shut down numerous streets in Glasgow, supporting the idea of large‑scale practical action sequences.
Villain speculation: Nothing is officially announced, but clues point toward Mister Negative (Inner Demons iconography on a Glasgow set), Tarantula and Boomerang (comic‑cover inspiration from the director’s wall).
Raised‑webbing suit: The new suit’s raised webbing is an intentional throwback to the Sam Raimi trilogy. Fan reactions suggest enthusiasm for the more tactile look, which distinguishes Holland’s suit from the tech‑heavy Stark designs.

Are you excited for the new era of Spider-Man?