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Tom Holland says he scoured the internet for fan input on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, admits producers were “absolutely sick of me” during pitches

“I have been actively sifting through the internet … that’s been my driving force in these pitch meetings,” Holland said, adding, “I think the producers, at times were like, absolutely sick of me.”

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Tom Holland says he scoured the internet for fan input on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, admits producers were “absolutely sick of me” during pitches

Key takeaways

  • Holland says he combed online fan chatter to shape his approach to Brand New Day.

  • He adds that producers were “absolutely sick of me” as he pushed fan-driven notes in meetings.

  • The new film is targeting a July 31, 2026 theatrical release.

What he said

In an exclusive interview with LADBible Holland described using fan conversations as a compass for the fourth film. “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.” He added, “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].” 

Why it matters

Holland’s comments underline a deliberate effort to tune the film to audience expectations, not just internal franchise plans. He has also been signaling a production approach that leans more on real locations and practical work after pandemic constraints on No Way Home.

The road ahead

Filming is underway, and the studio is positioning Brand New Day as a grounded reset for Peter Parker after the end of No Way Home. The release is set for July 31, 2026, with further plot and casting details still under wraps.

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