Tom Holland Teases 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Break New Ground

The actor reveals how the upcoming film will explore new territory for the web-slinger.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 6:12am

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In a recent interview, Tom Holland discussed how the upcoming Spider-Man film 'Brand New Day' will be a fresh start for the character, focusing on Peter Parker's journey of 'evolving' and 'finding his identity' as an adult. Holland noted that the movie will tackle new themes like the impact of Peter's sacrifices on his personal life and mental health, something never before explored in a Spider-Man film.

Why it matters

The Spider-Man franchise has been a cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and 'Brand New Day' represents an opportunity to take the character in a new direction. By exploring Peter Parker's maturation and the personal toll of his heroism, the film could provide a more nuanced and impactful portrayal of the iconic superhero.

The details

According to Holland, 'Brand New Day' will be a 'street-level story set in Manhattan' featuring a lineup of classic Spider-Man villains. The film will also see the returns of Jacob Batalon as Ned and Zendaya as MJ, though it's unclear if their characters will retain their memories of Peter Parker's secret identity following the events of 'No Way Home'.

  • The first trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' was released earlier this week.
  • The film is set to premiere on July 31, 2026.

The players

Tom Holland

The actor who portrays Spider-Man/Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Destin Daniel Cretton

The filmmaker who is directing 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.

Jacob Batalon

The actor who plays Ned, Peter Parker's best friend.

Zendaya

The actress who plays MJ, Peter Parker's love interest.

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What they’re saying

“I think my favourite thing about Peter Parker is that he is always selfless. Everything that he does is for other people, and particularly in this movie, he is making the ultimate sacrifice to try and protect Ned and MJ. And that is having a really catastrophic effect on not only his personal life, but also his health.”

— Tom Holland

“I think that is something that we've never dealt with in a Spider-Man movie before. And I think that it's just a really cool thing for us to explore.”

— Tom Holland

What’s next

Fans will get their answer on July 31, 2026 when 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premieres.

The takeaway

By focusing on Peter Parker's personal growth and the emotional toll of his heroism, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has the potential to provide a fresh and impactful take on the iconic web-slinger, building on the foundation laid by the previous films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.