New Footage of Jon Bernthal as The Punisher Surfaces Ahead of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Tom Holland's return as the beloved Marvel character Spider-Man was exciting enough for most, but the news of another fan-favorite being added to Spider-Man: Brand New Day pushed it over the top. While Jon Bernthal's portrayal of The Punisher in 2016 didn't initially result in a standalone film, he played the role for two seasons in Netflix's solo show for the character.
Now, after Bernthal stepped back into the role of Frank Castle for Daredevil: Born Again in 2023, it led to an upcoming Disney+ special and a role co-starring with Holland in the 2026 Spider-Man film.
Bernthal's New Footage as 'The Punisher' Draws Strong Fan Reactions Ahead of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Bernthal began filming for The Punisher special presentation for Disney+ in July, just before Spider-Man: Brand New Day kicked off filming in Glasgow, Scotland, at the start of August.
While this sets up a busy few months of work as The Punisher for Bernthal, it also allows fans to get an early glimpse at what they can expect from the popular character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
And after a clip of Bernthal filming for The Punisher surfaced, it's safe to say that fans weren't disappointed with the first look. MCU Film News posted the clip, which features Bernthal's character taking on two people.
New look at Jon Bernthal on the set of 'THE PUNISHER'pic.twitter.com/kDvwZvu5DY
— MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) August 3, 2025
Even with the video being a few seconds long, it was enough to ignite excitement from Marvel fans, and the reactions poured in. While some were just thrilled to see Bernthal back as The Punisher, fans enjoyed a plethora of things from the new look.
"I'M SO HAPPY HE'S NOT WEARING HIS COSTUME," said one fan.
"Let’s goooo! Bernthal IS Frank Castle," chimed in another excitedly.
"This man going from filming Daredevil S2, to The Punisher Special to Spider-Man, what a legend," praised one viewer.
"I hope he does stuff like this in Spider-Man," read another reply.
Jon Bernthal and Tom Holland Helped Each Other Land Roles as The Punisher & Spider-Man
In a perfect full-circle moment, Bernthal joining Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes just months after the former revealed that they helped each other by reading lines before they were cast in their respective Marvel roles.
Bernthal's comments were made during an interview with IMDb in April, and The Punisher offered a rave review of his castmate.
"He's the best, he is the best. He had such drive, you know that young kid, he was like 'I am gonna get this,'" Bernthal explained.
"We actually were in a very tiny town in Ireland, making this movie in the west coast of Ireland. He read with me for Punisher and I read with him for Spider-Man and we both got cast."
Bernthal was referencing the 2017 film Pilgrimage, and it's safe to say that the backstory he has with Holland will only add to the excitement surrounding the duo's on-screen chemistry.
While filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially underway, fans will have to rely on teasers and short clips that surface until the movie officially hits theaters on July 31, 2026.
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