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Punisher to Clash with Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
7 Oct
Summary
- Punisher to confront crime lord Tombstone
- Multiple MCU heroes expected to appear
- Tombstone's first live-action appearance

According to recent reports, the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to feature a high-stakes confrontation between Jon Bernthal's Punisher and the criminal mastermind Tombstone. This will mark the first live-action appearance of the Tombstone character, who was previously voiced in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
The article suggests that Tombstone will not be the main antagonist in Brand New Day, but rather a supporting villain who may be allied with Michael Mando's Scorpion or causing trouble on his own. Regardless, the Punisher is expected to make Tombstone one of his primary targets, leading to an intense clash between the two characters.
In addition to the Punisher and Tombstone, the article also mentions that several other prominent MCU heroes are expected to make appearances in the film. This includes Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, and potentially Charlie Cox's Daredevil. The involvement of these characters is sure to add to the excitement and scale of the upcoming Spider-Man movie.
As of October 7th, 2025, the details surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day remain largely speculative, with the film not set to release until July 31st, 2026. However, the prospect of seeing the Punisher's gritty brand of justice collide with the more family-friendly world of Spider-Man has fans eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling addition to the MCU.