TL;DR: Spider-Man and The Punisher are set to team up in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but the real surprise is the rumored return of a new Hulk variant: the Grey Hulk. While reports suggest the Hulk will mainly appear as the savage, rage-driven version, there are whispers that the Grey Hulk transformation, similar to an abandoned concept from Avengers: Age of Ultron, could make a dramatic appearance.
Spider-Man and The Punisher vs. Savage Hulk
- Spider-Man (Tom Holland) and Punisher (Jon Bernthal) team up to fight the Savage Hulk (Mark Ruffalo).
- The Hulk could be mind-controlled or manipulated, linked to gang wars or post-Blip chaos.
- Rumors hint that Hulk might also transform into Grey Hulk.
The Return of Grey Hulk in the MCU
- Grey Hulk was almost included in Age of Ultron during the Hulkbuster fight.
- In Brand New Day, Grey Hulk might appear, but not as Joe Fixit, more like a darker, intense Hulk.
- This version combines Savage Hulk’s rage with more controlled power.
What Does Grey Hulk Mean for the MCU?
- Grey Hulk in the comics was intelligent, but the MCU may make him more violent and unpredictable.
- Transformation could occur when Hulk turns into his more violent Savage form after Mister Negative uses mind-control powers on an injured Bruce Banner, triggering primal rage.
What’s Happening in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 2026) focuses on a street-level story, post-No Way Home.
- Leaks suggest intense street battles and gang wars in New York, with the Savage Hulk causing chaos.
- The Grey Hulk transformation could play a key role in the film's plot.