Spider-Man: Tom Holland talks about Peter Parker's future after Brand New Day

Many Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating the new "Spider-Man" movie. We won't have to wait much longer: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" hits theaters on July 31, 2026. But what happens after that? Will lead actor Tom Holland continue to don the popular superhero's costume in future big-screen adventures? Or will Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker, make way for another hero? After all, with Spider-Gwen and others, there are numerous variations of Spider-Man who could take center stage in future films. It seems Tom Holland has already given this some thought, as he revealed in a recent interview with Empire.

Speaking to the film magazine, he had this to say about the future of Spider-Man:

"For whoever's next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be a part of setting up the next chapter."

He also hinted at the direction this involvement might take. Without getting too specific, Holland explained:

"Whatever that looks like, I don't know. But if I could do what Downey did for me, then I would be so content swinging off into the sunset."

Following in Iron Man's footsteps

He is undoubtedly referring to Robert Downey Jr., the actor who plays Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Stark became a mentor to the young Peter Parker. Apparently, Holland can well imagine Spider-Man taking on a mentoring role in the future, perhaps for potential successors like Miles Morales, whom movie audiences already know from the animated "Spider-Verse" films. At this point, it's unclear whether this is just an idea Holland has or if there are already concrete plans in place. In any case, it would be a good way for the actor to gracefully step back from the franchise: Holland could focus on other projects while remaining part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe through guest appearances.

But that's all in the future. First up is the current big-screen adventure "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." And as Tom Holland has now explained, he wasn't just active in front of the camera for the film – the actor also contributed an important idea to the story. He revealed to Empire that during the development of "Brand New Day," he met with the producers once every two weeks to exchange ideas. With success: Holland suggested a "Spider-Puberty." According to the actor, the idea was ultimately taken up and further developed. The result of this idea: In the new film, Spider-Man undergoes drastic physical changes that apparently also affect his superpowers.

A new chapter in Spider-Man's life

It will be interesting to see how Peter Parker copes with this transformation. In any case, there are many questions about the plot of "Brand New Day" at this point – despite the trailer that was released some time ago. True to its title, a completely new chapter begins in Spider-Man's life. The superhero is now on his own, because: The people around him have forgotten that he exists. Even those closest to him, such as his former girlfriend Michelle Jones-Watson, who is played by Zendaya in the film.

That much is certain. Beyond that, however, the trailer raises at least as many questions as it provides answers. Among them is the hotly debated question of what the mysterious figure seen in the trailer – but unrecognizable under the hood – is all about. There is speculation that this could be Sadie Sink, whose role in "Brand New Day" remains unclear. As we reported earlier, some suspect that she might be the famous X-Men mutant Jean Grey. We'll find out how much truth there is to these rumors when the movie hits theaters. We can't wait!