Spider-Man 4‘s plot might include a major upgrade for Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and provide him with a tank, according to a rumor. Bernthal’s Punisher, aka Frank Castle, was announced as part of the massive cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in June 2025.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" promises a thrilling MCU crossover as it confirms the return of Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Michael Mando’s Scorpion. With Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal among the cast,

Destin Daniel Cretton ( Shang-Chi) is directing the film, which just started filming this week and is aimed at a July 31, 2026, release date. That’s a tight turnaround for a movie of this size, but it’s similar to what Marvel Studios did with Fantastic Four last year.