As the Marvel Cinematic Universe heads toward the conclusion of its Multiverse Saga, fans are looking to the future of one of the franchise’s most beloved heroes, Spider-Man. Tom Holland has spent nearly a decade shaping this version of Peter Parker into a fan favorite.
Now, with ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ set to arrive in 2026, Holland is finally addressing what lies ahead for him in Marvel’s ever-expanding world of superheroes. In a recent interview, Holland reflected on his Marvel legacy and discussed the possibility of continuing beyond Phase 6. While he gave a thoughtful answer, he left plenty of mystery.
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When asked about his long-term future as Spider-Man, Holland struck a tone of honesty mixed with uncertainty. “I think with anything, it’s all about what’s in front of you, and right now what’s in front of us is Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” he told Ladbible. His focus, he emphasized, is on ensuring the upcoming movie lives up to the monumental expectations set by 2021’s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which left Peter Parker in one of the most emotional and lonely positions of his cinematic life.
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Holland revealed that he’s been paying close attention to fan feedback during the creative process. “I have been actively sifting through the internet and trying to best understand what it is that the fans want from a Spider-Man movie, and that’s been my driving force in these pitch meetings. I think the producers, at times, were like absolutely sick of me, but I think it’s really important, because we make these movies for the fans.”
That comment alone reflects Holland’s deep connection to the role. Spider-Man has been a responsibility for Tom, as the audience who grew up with Peter Parker sees him as their hero. Still, Holland admitted that he doesn’t know if ‘Brand New Day‘ will mark his final swing through New York City. “In terms of my future in the character beyond this film, I don’t know the answer to that,” he confessed.
Of course, fans are skeptical of this kind of answer, given the secrecy Marvel actors are sworn to keep. With ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ already announced to close out the Multiverse Saga, it seems almost unthinkable that Spider-Man wouldn’t appear in some capacity.
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One detail Holland did open up about was his involvement in designing Spider-Man’s latest suit, which he called one of the highlights of working on ‘Brand New Day‘. “What’s been really fun about this most recent movie is designing the suit and being a part of that process and understanding what we wanted to try and achieve,” he said. He was careful not to reveal too much, teasing that even naming comic inspirations could be a spoiler.
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That kind of secrecy suggests the new costume may play a crucial role in the narrative, possibly tied to the “reset” Marvel has hinted at for Phase 7 following ‘Secret Wars’. As ‘Brand New Day’ serves as the final MCU film before the two-part Avengers climax, it’s positioned at a pivotal moment. Whether it ends with Peter Parker stepping into a new role within the wider multiverse.
Fans have grown deeply attached to Holland’s version of Spider-Man. For many, the thought of Marvel recasting anytime soon feels impossible. Holland’s Spider-Man has become the definitive live-action Peter Parker for an entire generation. However, as Holland himself acknowledged, every story eventually reaches its conclusion.
