The upcoming fourth MCU Spider-Man movie has officially started production, and Sony Pictures released a first look at Tom Holland's Spider-Man in his classic comic book Spider-Man suit. The Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures collaboration continues with news that Mark Ruffalo and Jon Bernthal will reprise their Marvel roles under the direction of Destin Daniel Cretton, who delivered the goods in SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. Get the full breakdown of the confirmed details below.
Release & Production
•Filming began in summer 2025, with location shoots in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as at Pinewood Studios in England.
•Director: Destin Daniel Cretton (SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS)
•Writers: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers (returning from Tom Holland’s earlier Spider-Man films)
•Release Date: July 31, 2026
Cast & Characters
•Tom Holland is confirmed to return as Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Wikipedia)
•Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are expected to reprise their roles as MJ and Ned, though MJ’s involvement may be reimagined following the events of NO WAY HOME.
•Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) joins the cast in an undisclosed role, possibly as a new love interest or ally.
•Liza Colón‑Zayas (The Bear) has also been added in a yet-to-be-revealed role.
•Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle / The Punisher in his MCU film debut.
•Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role as Hulk from the MCU in an as-yet unspecified capacity.
What’s the Story?
•Plot Context: The story picks up after SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, where Peter’s identity and connections have been erased. Now anonymous and isolated, he turns to street-level heroics to protect those he loves.
•Tone & Theme: Described as a fresh start, the film has a more grounded, character-driven approach focused on Peter rebuilding his life as Spider-Man.
•Villain Rumors: Set photos and rumors suggest possible appearances from Mister Negative, Scorpion (Michael Mando returning), Kingpin, and Venom (GamesRadar+).
Spider-Man Suit
•Suit Reveal: The first teaser showed Tom Holland in a new suit featuring a vibrant red finish, raised black webbing, a larger chest emblem, and visible web‑shooters—calling it the closest look yet to comic book aesthetics.
Timeline & Context
•Part of Phase Six of the MCU film slate, effectively sliding between AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY (Dec 2026) and AVENGERS: SECRET WARS (Dec 2027).
•Principal filming started in Scotland in August 2025, with Glasgow doubling for New York City
