Spider-Man: Brand New Day May Expand Daredevil’s MCU Role

The next chapter in the Spider-Man saga is shaping up to be rather more interconnected than many expected. The much-talked-about Brand New Day instalment is set to bring Jon Bernthal’s Punisher into the fold, joining Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. Now, whispers from industry insider Daniel Richtman suggest that The Hand, notorious adversaries from the Defenders-verse, are poised to make their presence felt in the upcoming film.

The Hand: Shadowy Threats from the Defenders’ World

Those who followed Marvel’s street-level heroes on Netflix will recall the devastation The Hand can unleash. Their influence is far-reaching, and with the Defenders gradually returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, speculation is mounting that Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock could also step into the fray as Daredevil.

While the Defenders-verse offered a glimpse into The Hand’s operations, it never quite captured the full scope of this clandestine group. In the comics, The Hand is an ancient order of assassins, originating in Japan, whose members blend traditional Shinobi skills, mystical arts, and even demonic magic. Their reach extends well beyond Daredevil, often clashing with the likes of Elektra and Wolverine.

Origins and Beliefs of The Hand

The Hand’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that they are destined to purge the world of weakness, accelerating natural selection through ritualistic violence. Their devotion to a dark deity known as The Beast grants them supernatural abilities, including the power to resurrect the dead, though at a steep cost—bloodshed and death are demanded in return.

With The Hand’s introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe via Brand New Day, the stakes are set to rise considerably. Spider-Man already faces formidable opponents such as The Scorpion and the Sinister Six, and the arrival of this cult-like organisation is likely to complicate matters further.

Potential for Daredevil’s Expanded Role

There is growing chatter that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man could play a significant part in the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday and perhaps even Secret Wars. Should Daredevil appear in Brand New Day, it opens the door for Matt Murdock to join the climactic multiversal showdown of the MCU’s next phase.

Marvel Studios have precedent for weaving such threads together. In the Shadowland storyline, Murdock is possessed by The Beast, gaining powers that push him beyond human limits. With the studio’s penchant for spectacle and layered storytelling, it’s not out of the question for something similar to unfold in Brand New Day.

Given Parker’s established status among Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the potential for Murdock to acquire extraordinary abilities, the prospect of both characters appearing in the MCU’s Phase 6 finale is certainly intriguing.

What Lies Ahead for the MCU

Here’s more information on Avengers: Doomsday.

Movie: Avengers: Doomsday
Directors: The Russo Brothers
Major Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Anthony Mackie
Release Date: December 18, 2026

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is due for release on 31 July 2026 in the United States.

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