After nearly a decade as Marvel’s friendly neighborhood superhero, Tom Holland says he has no plans to step away from Spider-Man anytime soon.
The actor, who first appeared as Peter Parker in Captain America: Civil War (2016), has now portrayed Spider-Man in six Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. As anticipation builds for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holland shared why the character continues to inspire him, how he became more involved behind the scenes, and why the latest installment is the most emotional Spider-Man movie yet.
Tom Holland Says Spider-Man Feels Like Coming Home
During an appearance on the Dish from Waitrose podcast, Tom Holland reflected on his journey as Peter Parker and explained why the role still excites him after all these years.
According to Holland, Spider-Man’s enduring popularity comes from how relatable Peter Parker is.
“It’s honestly such a pleasure, and it is not something that I think I will ever get tired of.”
He added that Peter Parker feels like an ordinary person dealing with extraordinary circumstances, making him one of Marvel’s most beloved heroes.
Beyond the character itself, Holland credits the cast and crew for creating a supportive environment that feels like family.
“It really does feel like a family… It’s so lovely to have that one thing in your life which feels like a homecoming.”
Having worked alongside many of the same filmmakers since 2016, Holland says every new Spider-Man production feels like reuniting with lifelong friends.
Tom Holland Helped Shape Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tom Holland Represented the Fans in the Writers’ Room
For the first time in the franchise, Tom Holland took on a much larger creative role behind the camera.
The actor revealed that he was invited into the writers’ room and collaborated directly with the filmmakers, including director Destin Daniel Cretton, to help shape Peter Parker’s next adventure.
Rather than relying only on his own ideas, Holland spent months reading fan discussions across social media and online forums to better understand what audiences wanted from the next Spider-Man story.
“I felt like when I was in the room with the writers, I was the representative of the fans.”
This greater creative involvement reflects Marvel Studios’ confidence in Holland after nearly ten years leading one of the MCU’s biggest franchises.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is the Most Emotional Film Yet
Holland believes Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers the franchise’s strongest emotional story to date.
The film follows the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where the world forgets Peter Parker’s identity after Doctor Strange’s memory spell. With Peter starting over completely alone, the new movie explores a more personal side of the iconic superhero.
According to Holland, early screenings have already generated emotional reactions.
“The movie’s great. I’m super, super proud of it… I showed it to my mum the other day and she was literally weeping.”
He also described the film as the funniest Spider-Man movie while balancing heartfelt moments that deepen Peter Parker’s journey.
Tom Holland’s Family Played a Role in the New Spider-Man Film
One surprising revelation from Holland was that Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes an idea contributed by his brother.
The actor explained that sharing Spider-Man with his family has become one of the most rewarding parts of his career.
He noted that the superhero franchise has become something bigger than himself, involving the people closest to him both on and off screen.
The new film also reunites Holland with his real-life wife Zendaya, alongside returning cast members Jacob Batalon, while introducing newcomers such as Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
With director Destin Daniel Cretton promising a fresh direction for Peter Parker, Brand New Day is shaping up to be one of Marvel’s biggest releases of 2026.
5 Things We Learned From Tom Holland’s Latest Interview
- Tom Holland says he’ll never get tired of playing Spider-Man.
- He joined the writers’ room to help shape Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Holland spent months reading fan comments to represent audience expectations.
- He believes Brand New Day is the funniest and most emotional Spider-Man movie yet.
- One memorable moment in the film was inspired by Holland’s own brother.
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FAQs
Why does Tom Holland enjoy playing Spider-Man?
Tom Holland says Peter Parker is one of the most relatable superheroes, and working with the same cast and crew over the years has created a family-like atmosphere that makes every Spider-Man film feel like a homecoming.
Did Tom Holland help write Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
While he wasn’t officially a writer, Holland revealed that he participated in creative discussions with the writers and director, offering ideas based on what Spider-Man fans wanted to see.
When is Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to premiere on July 31, 2026, with Tom Holland returning as Peter Parker alongside Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
