In a surprising turn of events, production on the highly anticipated film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has been temporarily halted for a week due to a mild concussion suffered by the star, Tom Holland. This incident occurred on a Friday while filming at Pinewood Studios in London, and sources have confirmed that the filming cannot proceed without him. Holland is currently recovering, and the crew plans to resume shooting on September 29.
Despite this setback, insiders assure us that the delay will not affect the film's scheduled release date of July 31, 2026. This is a relief for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Spider-Man saga.
The concussion reportedly happened during a stunt that did not go as planned, but fortunately, no other cast or crew members were harmed in the incident. It’s important to note that this accident took place at the Pinewood set, not in Glasgow, where some of the production had previously been located.
The film is being helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ The production team includes notable figures such as Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige, who are returning to their roles as producers. Fans can also look forward to seeing Zendaya reprise her role as MJ, alongside new cast members Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas, whose roles remain undisclosed. Additionally, Mark Ruffalo is expected to return as The Hulk, adding to the excitement surrounding the film.
The Spider-Man franchise featuring Tom Holland has proven to be a lucrative venture for Sony, having grossed an impressive $3.93 billion globally across three films since 2017. This success is largely due to the collaboration between Sony and Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, allowing Holland’s Spider-Man to appear in various MCU titles while also integrating MCU characters into Sony’s Spider-Man films, such as Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange.
The last live-action Spider-Man film, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ stands as Sony’s highest-grossing film to date, raking in a staggering $2.05 billion. Released during the latter stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2021, it played a significant role in drawing audiences back to theaters, achieving a remarkable domestic opening of $260.1 million—the second-best in history—and a global debut of $600.5 million, marking it as the third-best worldwide opening ever.
But here's where it gets controversial: with such a successful track record, can we expect ‘Brand New Day’ to surpass its predecessors? What do you think? Will the production delays impact the film's quality or its box office performance? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
