Among the many tidbits of news that have dropped surrounding the 2026 film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the additions of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and the return of Mark Ruffalo as Hulk are the most noteworthy.

Ruffalo is circling an appearance in the upcoming fourth “Spider-Man” film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, but it’s unclear if a deal has closed for him to reprise his role as Bruce Banner a.k.a. the Incredible Hulk.

Mark Ruffalo is in talks to reprise his famed Marvel role of Incredible Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sources confirm. Tom Holland is back, with Sadie Sink starring in a new secret role. Jon Bernthal is also reprising his Punisher role in the film.