The Punisher and Spider-Man Face Off in New SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Set Photos
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially wrapped filming in Glasgow, Scotland, and a new batch of set photos might be the most interesting yet. Not only do we get more comic-accurate poses from Spidey, but there's also a tense moment that teases a fiery clash between the wall-crawler and Frank Castle himself.
Among the final photos, the most attention-grabbing shot shows Spider-Man perched on the hood of The Punisher’s Battle Van while Frank Castle, gun drawn, sits behind the wheel.
While it's unclear if that’s actually Jon Bernthal in the driver’s seat or a stand-in, the imagery is straight out of the comics and confirms that these two vigilantes are not going to be allies right away.
These Glasgow scenes, doubling for New York City, offer a glimpse of the gritty street-level vibe director Destin Daniel Cretton seems to be aiming for. Spidey's suit looks fantastic, and the photos really show off the practical approach this film is taking.
Tom Holland is clearly hyped about returning to the role. Talking about his first day on set, he shared: "I feel good, man. It’s day one, my fourth ever day one on Spider-Man. You know, it’s funny, putting the suit on, it feels different this time, somehow. It’s also the first time we’ve ever had fans on set for day one, so it’s really exciting to share this with them."
He added: "Now, we’re really gonna lean into that old-school filmmaking and shoot in real locations, which is why we’re starting in Glasgow and we’re gonna use the streets of Glasgow to build this massive set-piece that we’re putting together. So it’s gonna feel like making [2017’s] [Spider-Man: Homecoming] again."
And he finished with: "It’s been such a long time since I’ve done it, it’s gonna feel like a breath of fresh air, and I think the fans are going to be over the moon with what we’re putting together."
With The Punisher now part of the story, fans can expect some hard-hitting moral conflict mixed into the classic superhero action.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being helmed by Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton, with a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Alongside Holland and Bernthal, the cast features Mark Ruffalo, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
The film is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026, and while shooting is expected to continue elsewhere in Europe, it’s unclear if we’ll get more behind-the-scenes looks. Either way, this final glimpse from Glasgow has definitely raised the hype.