Spidey faces Punisher as Glasgow wrap ends

A look at the Glasgow wrap for Spider-Man Brand New Day and what the on set photos reveal about the film's direction and tone.

Spidey Faces Punisher as Brand New Day Wraps in Glasgow

Filming for Spider-Man Brand New Day has wrapped in Glasgow, confirming the city doubled for New York in the latest batch of set photos. A scene shows Spider-Man perched on the hood of the Punisher’s Battle Van, with Frank Castle at the wheel, signaling a brewing clash that fans have long anticipated. Tom Holland describes the return to set as a fresh start, while Destin Daniel Cretton emphasizes practical effects and on location work.

The project, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, is expected to continue shooting across Europe before a July 31, 2026 release. The Brand New Day connection has sparked fan conversations about canon and narrative direction, while rumors of villains like Scorpion and Savage Hulk surface as possibilities.

The Glasgow wrap and the visible tension between Spider-Man and the Punisher signal a shift back toward grounded, street level storytelling. If the film leans into practical effects, it could recapture the kinetic energy that defined early Spider-Man films while adding a modern edge through near-documentary realism in real locations.

However, tying the movie to Brand New Day’s controversial era risks alienating fans who preferred a clear canonical path for Peter Parker. The Mephisto rumor thread adds another layer of sensitivity that studios must manage in marketing. The film’s success will depend on balancing nostalgia with fresh drama and on whether the new cast can carry a well known universe forward without losing its core appeal.

Highlights

A grounded, human scale approach could redefine a familiar hero for a new era.