A new rumor teases a dangerous conflict in Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Jon Bernthal returns as the Punisher. Spider-Man 4’s Punisher rumored to be in conflict with TombstoneInsider Daniel Richtman took to X (formerly Twitter) and reported, “[The] Punisher and Tombstone will be in direct conflict,” pointing toward the crime boss playing a central role in the movie’s street-level storyline. With Frank Castle continuing his war on crime, Tombstone could become a major obstacle for both Punisher and Spider-Man. Reports state that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature the Hulk and the supernatural entity Shathra. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures will release Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters on July 31, 2026.