In a recent turn of events, Tom Holland will be taking a week off from the set of the eagerly anticipated film Spider-Man: Brand New Day following an injury sustained during filming on Friday. This decision was made after Sony executives convened on Monday to discuss the best approach to resume shooting, ultimately deciding to halt production for one week instead of proceeding without the lead actor. Fortunately, this temporary setback is not expected to affect the film’s scheduled release date of July 31, 2026.
Reports indicate that Holland suffered a mild concussion, prompting him to take a break out of an abundance of caution. Insiders have emphasized that this precautionary measure is primarily for the actor's well-being. Despite the injury, Holland was able to attend a charity event for The Brothers Trust on Saturday, an organization he co-founded with his siblings to support various charitable causes.
Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work with Marvel Studios on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the upcoming Wonder Man TV series, is directing Brand New Day. The film will see the return of Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, reprising their roles as MJ and Ned, respectively. The cast also features Marvel stalwarts such as Mark Ruffalo (the Hulk) and Jon Bernthal (the Punisher), adding star power to the film.
In addition to the returning cast, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will introduce new talent, including Sadie Sink from Stranger Things and Tramell Tillman from Severance. Fans can also look forward to seeing Michael Mando reprise his role as the villain The Scorpion, a character he portrayed in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Marvel Studios is co-producing Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Sony, continuing their successful collaboration that has resulted in Holland's previous three Spider-Man films. This partnership has proven to be highly lucrative for Sony, with Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) becoming the highest-grossing film of all time for the studio, raking in an impressive $1.91 billion. Additionally, the 2019 release Far From Home made history as the first Spider-Man film to surpass the $1 billion mark.
As fans eagerly await more updates on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, they can rest assured that Holland’s temporary absence will not derail the film’s progress, and the excitement for this next installment in the Spider-Man franchise continues to build.
