In a new exciting development, Spider-Man 4, or Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has added Jon Bernthal as the iconic Punisher, raising questions about whether the next Tom Holland-led film will be R-rated. Here is a breakdown of why fans think this and what could actually happen.
Will Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day be R-rated?
In all likelihood, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will not be R-rated, as it is a superhero movie from Marvel. The franchise depends heavily on younger audiences, and the past installments have performed very well commercially. However, with the addition of the Punisher, things could be a little different.
Historically, the Punisher has always been involved in mature projects from Marvel. The character often deals with dark themes, and as a result, projects involving him are frequently R-rated. But now that the Punisher is entering the Spider-Man universe, the character will likely adapt to a PG-13 setting.
According to rumors, in Brand New Day, Spider-Man will team up with the Punisher to take down the Hulk. Reports also suggest that the MCU will reintroduce a rage-driven Hulk with the ability to cause serious damage to those around him. This will not only make for an unusual team-up but also create some major moments featuring some of the MCU’s most iconic characters.
There is another reason the movie may retain a PG-13 rating despite the Punisher fighting alongside Spider-Man. If the primary opponent is the Hulk, the action sequences may avoid excessive gore or bloodshed.
As a result, we may finally see a Marvel movie with the Punisher that is not explicitly gory or mature. While the character will continue to provide a sharp contrast to the colorful tone of Spider-Man, the story will likely present a version of the Punisher that fits within a PG-13 framework.
More updates about Spider-Man: Brand New Day will arrive soon.
