Supporting the theory of an escalating gang war in New York, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher is also confirmed to appear, as is Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner/Hulk—teaming up with Spider-Man for the first time in the MCU. With these powerful characters joining forces, the stakes are higher than ever.

The Spider-Man 4 cast continues to grow, with a new report revealing that two major characters will be joining Tom Holland in the upcoming MCU film. Who is joining Spider-Man 4’s cast? According to a new report from THR,

Mark Ruffalo’s The Hulk is reportedly set to return for next year’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. According to a The Hollywood Reporter story both Sony and Marvel declined to comment on, Ruffalo will reprise his role as Bruce Banner for the hotly anticipated 2026 superhero sequel.