Dhaka, July 24 -- Marvel Studios is heading back to basics with its next Spider-Man installment, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', bringing Tom Holland's Peter Parker back to the gritty streets of New York City to tackle local crime instead of multiverse chaos.

The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is set for release on July 31, 2026, and will also feature the return of Zendaya as MJ - and the surprise comeback of The Punisher.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirmed the studio's shift away from large-scale cosmic threats to more grounded storytelling that stays true to Spider-Man's roots. The film will follow the aftermath of 'No Way Home' (2021), where Peter sacrifices his personal relationships to restore reality. That film became the se...