Spider-Man: Brand New Day is continuing to generate excitement, and a fresh report hints at one of the film's most thrilling sequences yet. According to exclusive scoops, Spider-Man and Punisher will join forces to take on mind-controlled Department of Damage Control (DODC) agents.
The team-up of Spidey and Frank Castle to battle the DODC agents, who have been mind-controlled, has already been filmed, revealed by Daniel Richtman. These agents are reportedly attempting to free The Scorpion from prison, raising questions about who's pulling their strings.
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The appearance of The Scorpion, alongside characters like The Hulk, Tombstone, and a mysterious character played by Sadie Sink, signals a dense, street-level story. While rumors point to a mysterious female villain, fans continue to speculate that Mister Negative may be involved, especially given the film's title connection to the comics.
Moreover, the mind-controlled DODC sequence ties directly into a larger set of reports about the film's action-heavy arc. MTTSH recently claimed that the movie features "insane" fight scenes involving Spider-Man, Punisher, and Hulk, hinting at clashes that escalate before the heroes inevitably work together. The report added that Jon Bernthal "only filmed in person for a very short while," with his stunt double filling in for most of the action beats.
Kevin Feige also addressed fan expectations about Castle's return, explaining that "When Punisher is in the Spider-Man movie, it'll be a different tonality." He further clarified that Brand New Day focuses on a street-level story, not a multiverse-driven plot. "I think there's a promise at the end of No Way Home...we are seeing for the first time in the Tom Holland Spider-Man stories him being a proper Spider-Man... dedicated to saving the city and dealing with... street-level crime," he said.
Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31, 2026, and it's clear that this film is shaping up to be a thrilling adventure that fans can't wait to see unfold.
