Spider-Man 4 Kicks Off Filming, Hulk Joins the Cast, and the New Suit Nods to Tobey!

Happy Spider-Man Day! In this special episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down everything we know about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. From the reveal of a new suit with raised webbing to the return of Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, this movie is shaping up to be a street-level epic. We discuss filming details, speculate on the plot, and dive into how the post-No Way Home setting might reshape Peter Parker’s relationships. Plus, we share a sweet Spider-Man story from a listener that reminds us why Spidey continues to inspire new generations.

00:00 – Spider-Man Day intro and new suit reveal
00:19 – Filming begins in Glasgow with practical effects
00:37 – Casting updates: Hulk and Punisher confirmed
00:52 – Street-level tone teased by Kevin Feige
01:09 – Theory: Hulk on the run, Punisher hunts him, Spidey caught in the middle
01:24 – Writers and director confirmed
01:40 – Post-memory wipe world explained
01:58 – Mr. Negative possibly teased on set
02:08 – Celebrating the legacy and impact of Spider-Man
02:27 – Listener story: passing Spidey love to the next generation

• The new Spidey suit has raised webbing, paying homage to Tobey Maguire's design.

• Filming is underway in Glasgow, with practical effects prioritized.

• Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher will appear.

• Kevin Feige says this is a “street-level” story — no multiverse.

• The film picks up post-No Way Home, with the world forgetting Peter Parker.

• Mr. Negative is heavily rumored to be the villain.

• Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers return as writers; Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) directs.

• Release date set for July 31, 2026.

• Spider-Man continues to inspire across generations.

"They shut down 60 roads for filming. I feel bad for Glasgow."
"Spider-Man and evil Spider-Man — straight from a kid's imagination."
"He’s a really good hero to love. He knows about responsibility."

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