Spider-Man: Brand New Day Cast: Every Actor and Character in the MCU Sequel

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theatres on July 31, 2026, marking Tom Holland's fourth solo outing as the Marvel web-slinger. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, the film picks up after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, with Peter Parker operating as Spider-Man in a world where everyone he knew has forgotten who he is.

The cast brings together returning franchise favourites, major MCU stars, and a handful of newcomers whose exact roles are still under wraps. Here is every confirmed actor and character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Cast and Characters

Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man

Holland returns for his fourth Spider-Man film, playing a Peter Parker who is now fighting crime full-time in a New York City that no longer remembers his name. The spell cast by Doctor Strange at the end of No Way Home erased Peter from the memories of everyone he knew, including MJ and Ned. Holland has described this instalment as having a darker tone than his previous solo films, with Peter facing both personal isolation and a new threat to the city.

Zendaya as MJ and Jacob Batalon as Ned

Zendaya reprises her role as Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson, Peter's ex-girlfriend who now has no memory of their relationship. Jacob Batalon returns as Ned Leeds, Peter's former best friend. Both actors were confirmed for the film despite earlier speculation about the size of their roles. Their involvement ties Brand New Day directly to the Homecoming trilogy, even as Peter navigates his life without them.

Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk

Ruffalo brings the Hulk into the Spider-Man franchise for the first time, continuing a role he has played across the MCU since 2012's The Avengers. Trailer footage shows Bruce Banner appearing alongside Spider-Man, and closed captions in one trailer identified him as "Dr. Bruce Banner." His presence connects the film to the wider Avengers roster and adds a significant power level to the story.

Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / Punisher

Bernthal reprises Frank Castle, the role he originated in Netflix's Daredevil and carried through his own two-season series. The first trailer shows Punisher in combat, and his inclusion signals a direct link between Brand New Day and the Daredevil corner of the MCU. The trailer also features red-cloaked members of The Hand, the ninja organisation that served as a central antagonist across multiple seasons of the original Daredevil series. Notably, Charlie Cox told Jimmy Kimmel in March 2026 that he is not in the film, though fans remain sceptical given Marvel's history of denying surprise appearances.

Michael Mando as Mac Gargan / Scorpion

Mando first appeared as Mac Gargan in the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), where he was shown being recruited by Adrian Toomes with knowledge of Spider-Man's identity. He returns as an antagonist in Brand New Day, with trailer footage showing Gargan confronting the web-slinger. After nearly a decade away from the role, his return fills a long-standing loose thread in the Spider-Man film series.

Tramell Tillman as William "Bill" Metzger

The Severance star joins the MCU in a role that was initially kept secret. Closed captions in the film's first trailer identified his character as "Bill," and subsequent reports identified him as William Metzger, an anti-mutant crusader from Marvel Comics who leads the Department of Damage Control. According to reports from Nexus Point News, Tillman has signed a multi-picture deal with Marvel Studios, suggesting his character's story may extend beyond this single film. In the trailer, Metzger warns Spider-Man about a "danger we can't control," appearing to frame himself as a government operative hunting a powerful unseen threat.

Sadie Sink's Mystery Role

Sink's involvement in Brand New Day has been one of the film's biggest talking points since she was cast in March 2025. Marvel and Sony have deliberately kept her character's identity hidden — she has not appeared in any trailer footage or promotional material, and she was reportedly kept in a heavy puffer jacket on set to prevent costume leaks.

The most persistent theory is that Sink is playing Jean Grey, the powerful X-Men mutant. Reports have cited set photos showing her with red hair, trailer footage of a hooded figure using psychic powers, and descriptions of a character wearing Jean Grey's signature yellow and green colours. Industry insider Jeff Sneider has reported that she is playing Jean Grey, though Marvel Studios has not confirmed this. Producer Amy Pascal has compared the secrecy to the Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire denials ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Holland told Collider that Sink "steals the movie" in the third act, adding that she "handled the pressure of the character that she's playing with such grace." In a separate interview with Noovie, Holland indicated that her character's identity may not be revealed until the final act of the film. For now, the official line remains that Sink's role is undisclosed.

Liza Colón-Zayas's Mystery Role

The Emmy-winning Bear star joins the franchise in an undisclosed role, though she offered a tease in a June 2026 Entertainment Tonight interview. "I could just say... I play a detective," Colón-Zayas said, adding that the film is "a darker, deeper Spider-Man." This has led to speculation that she could be playing Jean DeWolff, a veteran NYPD detective and longtime Spider-Man ally in the comics, or Agent Delores Ramirez, a CIA operative tied to the X-Men's Krakoan Age storyline.

Marvin Jones III as Lonnie Lincoln / Tombstone

Jones III plays Lonnie Lincoln, known in Marvel Comics as Tombstone, a physically imposing New York City crime boss. His inclusion adds another villain to a roster that already includes Scorpion and the film's hidden central threat.

Production Details

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). The screenplay is by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who also wrote Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home. The film is produced by Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Rachel O'Connor. It carries a PG-13 rating.

What Remains Unconfirmed

The two biggest open questions heading into the July 31 release are the exact identities of Sadie Sink's and Liza Colón-Zayas's characters. Charlie Cox's potential appearance as Daredevil also remains unconfirmed despite his public denial and the heavy Daredevil-related imagery in the trailer, including The Hand ninjas and a cameo from Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera, the political advisor to Wilson Fisk from Daredevil: Born Again.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases in theatres on July 31, 2026.

Information last checked on 2026-07-17.