Spider-Man: Brand New Day May Set Up Daredevil’s Return

Marvel fans are buzzing with anticipation as the next chapter in the Spider-Man saga, Brand New Day, promises to shake up the MCU ’s street-level landscape. With Jon Bernthal reprising his role as The Punisher alongside Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, the film is already drawing attention. Now, new reports suggest that The Hand, the notorious group of villains from the Defenders universe, will play a major part in the story.

Who Are The Hand? The Shadowy Threat Emerges

While many viewers remember The Hand from the Defenders series, the Netflix shows only scratched the surface of this secretive organization. In the comics, The Hand is an ancient clan of assassins rooted in Japan, blending martial arts, mysticism, and dark magic. Their influence stretches far beyond Daredevil’s world, often clashing with heroes like Elektra and Wolverine.

Driven by a belief in their own superiority, The Hand seeks to purge weakness from the world through ritualistic violence. Their devotion centers on a dark deity known as The Beast, who grants them supernatural abilities—including the power to resurrect the dead—in exchange for bloodshed. With their arrival in Brand New Day, the stakes for Spider-Man and his allies are set to rise dramatically, especially with other threats like The Scorpion and the Sinister Six already in play.

Could Daredevil Join the Fight?

The return of The Hand has sparked speculation that Charlie Cox’s Daredevil could make an appearance. In the Netflix series, The Hand’s presence had devastating consequences, and with the MCU bringing back several Defenders, fans are eager to see if Matt Murdock will step into the fray. The possibility of a crossover is fueled by the interconnected nature of Marvel’s street-level heroes and the shared history they have with The Hand.

Comic book readers will recall the Shadowland storyline, where Murdock, possessed by The Beast, gained powers that pushed him beyond human limits. If Marvel Studios decides to draw from this arc, Daredevil’s involvement could add a new layer of complexity and spectacle to the film.

Setting the Stage for Avengers: Doomsday

With Tom Holland’s Spider-Man rumored to appear in Avengers: Doomsday and possibly Secret Wars, the groundwork laid in Brand New Day could have far-reaching consequences. If Daredevil joins the action, it opens the door for both heroes to play pivotal roles in the MCU’s upcoming multiversal battles.

The next Avengers film, directed by the Russo Brothers and featuring a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and Anthony Mackie, is set for release on December 18, 2026. As the MCU heads toward its Phase 6 finale, fans are left wondering just how deep the connections between these street-level heroes and the larger universe will run.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is slated to hit theaters on July 31, 2026 (US).