Tom Holland just survived his most dangerous stunt yet, and it went terribly wrong. The 29-year-old actor was rushed to the hospital on September 19, 2025, after smashing his head during a Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming sequence at Leavesden Studios in Watford, England. Production shut down immediately. Fans panicked. And now, three weeks later, we’re finally getting the full story of what happened, how bad the injury was, and what this means for the most anticipated superhero film of 2026.
Spider-Man 4, officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has been filming since August 2025 across Glasgow, Scotland, and London. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker for his fourth solo MCU adventure, and Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) directs from a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The film releases July 31, 2026, just nine months away.
But filming hasn’t been smooth. Between the Tom Holland injury, massive leaked plot details about Hulk vs Spider-Man, and viral reactions to the new suit reveal, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dominated headlines for months. Let’s break down everything happening right now.
What Happened: The Spider-Man 4 Stunt Accident
On September 19, 2025, around 10:30 AM, Tom Holland was performing a complex stunt sequence at Leavesden Studios when disaster struck. According to The Sun and CNN, a safety line snapped on a pull ring, causing Holland to fall and strike his head on the floor. The impact resulted in a mild concussion.
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed to The Sun: “We were called at 10:30am on Friday to attend to a patient who had sustained an injury at Leavesden Studios in Watford. An ambulance was sent to the scene, and the patient was transported to hospital for further care.”
Initial reports claimed Holland “cracked his head open,” sparking mass panic across social media. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit with speculation about production shutdowns and release date delays. The truth? Less dramatic but still serious.
A production insider clarified to CNN: “Tom experienced a mild concussion, and as a safety measure, he will pause filming for a few days before resuming work. Fortunately, no one else was impacted, and production is set to proceed as scheduled.”
Tom Holland didn’t require an extended hospital stay. He was treated, diagnosed with a mild concussion, and released the same day. Filming paused for one week, resuming September 29, 2025. The July 31, 2026, release date remains locked.
Tom Holland’s Recovery: “Feeling Better and On the Mend”
The day after his injury, September 20, 2025, Tom Holland attended a charity gala for The Brothers Trust, the nonprofit he runs with his siblings. He showed up alongside his fiancée Zendaya (who plays MJ in the films) and co-star Jacob Batalon (Ned Leeds). But Holland left early, visibly struggling.
One week later, on September 27, Holland posted an Instagram update: “I apologize for having to leave early, but I’m feeling much better and on the mend. A huge shoutout to my Dad for stepping in after I departed. The show became significantly funnier.”
Holland’s recovery progressed smoothly. By October 2025, he was back on set filming action sequences in Basingstoke, England. Paparazzi photos show Holland in full Spider-Man costume, swinging through New York City (recreated in UK locations) and battling what appears to be military tanks.
The Tom Holland injury scare highlights the brutal physicality of modern superhero filmmaking. Holland performs many of his own stunts—something he’s discussed extensively in interviews. In a July 2025 interview with Flip Your Wig, Holland said, “Portraying Spider-Man feels like catching up with an old friend. We faced numerous limitations during the last film because we shot entirely on stages due to COVID-19. This time, we’re back to traditional filmmaking.”
Traditional filmmaking means practical stunts. Dangerous stunts. The kind that land actors in hospitals.
Tombstone Villain Officially Cast: Marvin Jones III Returns
Just days after the Tom Holland injury news broke, Marvel and Sony dropped another bombshell: Marvin Jones III has been cast as Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Deadline exclusively reported September 23, 2025: “While production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been temporarily halted for a week following a concussion suffered by lead actor Tom Holland, casting for the movie is still in progress, with Marvin Jones III being selected for the role of Tombstone.”
Here’s the kicker: Jones III already voiced Tombstone in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Now he’s playing the character in live-action. The casting is perfect. Jones (who also goes by the rap name Krondon) physically resembles the comic book Tombstone—a massive, albino crime boss with superhuman strength and nearly indestructible skin.
According to Marvel’s official description: “Of all the formidable foes in Spider-Man’s rogues gallery, few are as grim-faced as Tombstone, the New York mobster otherwise known as Lonnie Lincoln. Whether working solo, as part of an organized crime outfit, or on a super villain team, Tombstone has consistently posed a grave threat to Spider-Man.”
The character debuted in The Spectacular Spider-Man #139 (April 1988), created by Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema. Tombstone is a physical powerhouse—Spider-Man’s punches barely faze him. He’s a street-level threat, perfect for a film reportedly focused on grounded New York crime stories.
Leaks suggest Tombstone isn’t the only villain. Spider-Man: Brand New Day allegedly features a villain montage where Peter fights multiple street-level enemies (Tombstone, Scorpion, Mr. Negative) in quick succession. Think Spider-Man 2 (2004) opening—rapid-fire action establishing Peter as a seasoned crime-fighter. Destin Daniel Cretton called the film “a ride we haven’t really seen before.”
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Spider-Man 4 Production Timeline & Filming Locations
Spider-Man: Brand New Day began principal photography August 1, 2025—appropriately, “Spider-Man Day”. Filming locations include:
| Location | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow, Scotland | August 1-26, 2025 | Streets transformed into New York City; Tom Holland filmed tank chase sequence |
| Pinewood Studios, England | August-October 2025 | Soundstage work; interior scenes |
| Leavesden Studios, Watford | September 2025 | Site of Tom Holland’s injury |
| Basingstoke, England | September-October 2025 | Tank chase scene with NYPD blockades |
Production was originally scheduled to wrap October 2025, but the Tom Holland injury and additional reshoots pushed completion to late November 2025. The film is now “halfway complete” as of late October 2025, per insider reports.
Sony and Marvel have been unusually generous with behind-the-scenes content. On August 10, 2025, Sony released a “Day One on Set” featurette showing Tom Holland in Glasgow, surrounded by hundreds of fans. Holland said: “It’s amusing; putting on the suit feels different this time, in some way. It’s also the first instance where we had fans on set on day one, which makes it really thrilling to share this experience with them.”
The production has attracted massive crowds. BBC News reported that Glasgow streets were closed for weeks, with locals documenting the transformation into New York City via social media. Explosions were filmed on Buchanan Street. NYPD cop cars lined the roads. One set photo even shows a construction sign reading “Completion Date: Before December 2027″—confirming the film takes place in late 2027, after Thunderbolts and the Void incident.
The New Spider-Man Suit: Comics-Accurate Perfection
On August 1, 2025, Sony released a nine-second teaser of the new Spider-Man costume. Fans lost their minds. The suit features:
- Comics-accurate red and blue colors (brighter than previous MCU suits)
- Raised webbing (similar to Tobey Maguire’s suit from the Sam Raimi trilogy)
- Larger spider logo on the chest
- Hexagonal fabric texture (glittery and textured, per Polygon)
- No high-tech elements (no AI, no Stark tech, no Iron Spider features)
Michael McWhertor at Polygon said: “The raised webbing resembles the suit worn by former Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire, and the fabric is glittery and textured—a contrast to Holland’s prior high-tech suits.”
The costume represents Peter’s fresh start. At the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Peter lost everything. No one remembers he’s Spider-Man. He’s living alone in a tiny apartment. He sewed this suit himself, drawing inspiration from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s costumes (as confirmed in the No Way Home script).
Justin Carter at Gizmodo noted: “The biggest change other than the raised webbing is the spider logo on the chest, which is bigger than the one on Holland’s previous costumes.” Jordan Moreau at Variety called it “closer to the comics than Holland’s previous costumes.”
You can watch the full costume reveal below
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Trailer Release Date: December 19, 2025 (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
Get ready. The first Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is rumored to drop December 19, 2025, attached to James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash.
TrailerTrack reported on X: “Hearing rumblings that the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day might arrive in 2025 to play in front of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which is set to release on December 19. This would be a teaser like The Odyssey, which debuted a short look in July, roughly one year before Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated Oppenheimer follow-up.”
This makes perfect business sense. Avatar: Fire and Ash will be Disney’s biggest December release. Marvel Studios co-produces Spider-Man films under the Disney umbrella. Attaching the Spider-Man 4 trailer to Avatar guarantees maximum eyeballs—just like Marvel did with Avengers: Infinity War’s trailer debuting with The Last Jedi.
There’s one complication: the Avengers: Doomsday teaser is also rumored for December 19, 2025. Disney might prioritize the Avengers trailer, pushing Spider-Man to Super Bowl LX (February 8, 2026) or later. Either way, we’re getting our first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day within 60 days.
Screen Rant’s projection: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Trailer Could Release In 2025… According to TrailerTrack, there are ‘rumblings’ the first teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day could release in time to play in theaters when Disney’s Avatar: Fire and Ash debuts Dec. 19.”
Hulk Connection: Savage Hulk Returns (Plot Leak)
Here’s where things get wild. Multiple scoopers—Alex Perez, Daniel RPK, John Rocha—confirm that Bruce Banner / The Hulk is Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s main antagonist.
Not Professor Hulk. Not Smart Hulk. Savage Hulk. The unstoppable green rage monster we haven’t seen since Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
According to leaks:
- Bruce Banner loses control during an incident in New York City
- Savage Hulk rampages through the city, killing civilians
- Spider-Man and Punisher team up to stop Hulk without killing him
- The fight is personal: Leaks suggest Bruce Banner was involved in collateral damage that killed Peter Parker’s parents during the 2012 Battle of New York (Avengers)
Alex Perez stated in a Discord Q&A: “In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the Hulk is going to be scarier than ever before. He might even kill someone. This means we really are finally getting back Savage Hulk.”
The “most ambitious sequence they’ve ever filmed” is reportedly the Hulk vs Spider-Man fight. Filmed practically over a month in a highly populated area (likely Glasgow’s New York recreation), this sequence is the “crown jewel” of the film.
Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / Hulk) is confirmed cast. Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle / Punisher) joins the fight. The three-way dynamic—Spider-Man trying to save lives, Punisher wanting to kill Hulk, and Hulk destroying everything—creates maximum tension.
Watch this breakdown:
Knull & Venom Symbiote: The Spider-Man 4 Connection
Remember Venom: The Last Dance (October 2024)? Knull, the God of Symbiotes, was the villain. Eddie Brock and Venom died fighting him. But a piece of Venom survived in the MCU—left behind in Spider-Man: No Way Home’s post-credits scene.
Scoopers suggest Knull crosses into the MCU hunting that symbiote piece. Spider-Man encounters it. Bonds with it. Fights Hulk wearing the black suit. Then removes it before Knull arrives, setting up a future confrontation.
Alex Perez stated: “The plan was always to have Knull appear in other adventures beyond Venom 3. Spider-Man 4 might be where we see Knull again.” This would connect Sony’s Spider-Man Universe to the MCU in a massive way.
However, Perez cautioned: “I’d prefer a street-level story for Spider-Man 4 rather than another multiverse plot.” The Knull storyline might be a post-credits tease, not the main plot. Tombstone, Scorpion, and Hulk appear to be the primary threats.
Full Cast Breakdown: Who’s Returning, Who’s New
Spider-Man: Brand New Day boasts an all-star ensemble:
| Actor | Character | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Holland | Peter Parker / Spider-Man | Confirmed |
| Zendaya | MJ | Confirmed |
| Jacob Batalon | Ned Leeds | Confirmed |
| Marvin Jones III | Lonnie Lincoln / Tombstone | Confirmed |
| Jon Bernthal | Frank Castle / Punisher | Confirmed |
| Mark Ruffalo | Bruce Banner / The Hulk | Confirmed |
| Michael Mando | Mac Gargan / Scorpion | Confirmed |
| Sadie Sink | Unknown Role | Confirmed (rumored Jean Grey) |
| Liza Colón-Zayas | Unknown Role | Confirmed |
| Tramell Tillman | Unknown Role | Confirmed |
Notable absences:
- Charlie Cox (Daredevil): Cox confirmed on social media he’s NOT in the film, despite rumors
- Tom Hardy (Eddie Brock / Venom): Not confirmed, though symbiote connection rumored
Sadie Sink’s casting sparked massive speculation. The Stranger Things star reportedly plays a “significant role,” with rumors suggesting she’s Jean Grey—potentially setting up X-Men integration into the MCU. Others speculate she’s Black Cat or Gwen Stacy. Marvel is keeping her character secret until the trailer drops.
Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Tramell Tillman (Severance) are similarly mysterious. Both are critically acclaimed actors, suggesting substantial roles beyond cameos.
Release Date, Box Office, and MCU Timeline
Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases July 31, 2026—originally scheduled for July 24, 2026, but pushed back one week to avoid competing with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (July 17, 2026).
The film takes place late 2027 in the MCU timeline, after:
- Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (April-June 2027)
- The Punisher Special (July 2027)
- Thunderbolts* (Fall 2027)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the first MCU film set in New York City after the Void incident in Thunderbolts. Set photos show heavy winter clothing and snow, placing the story in November-December 2027.
Box office predictions are staggering. Spider-Man: No Way Home earned $1.9 billion worldwide (2021). Brand New Day faces tougher competition but has massive hype. Analysts predict:
- Opening Weekend: $180-220 million domestic
- Worldwide Total: $1.2-1.5 billion
The Tom Holland injury briefly worried investors, but Sony confirmed the July 2026 release is locked. No delays. No reshoots affecting the schedule. The film is on track.
Final Thoughts: Spider-Man 4 Is the MCU’s Make-or-Break Moment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day carries enormous pressure. It’s the final MCU film before Avengers: Doomsday (December 2026). It needs to deliver a satisfying street-level story while setting up multiversal stakes. Tom Holland’s stunt injury reminded everyone how dangerous these productions are. Marvin Jones III’s Tombstone casting is chef’s kiss perfect. And the rumored Hulk vs Spider-Man showdown could be the most brutal fight in MCU history.
The trailer drops in 60 days. Filming wraps in weeks. And July 31, 2026, can’t come fast enough.
Your thoughts? Are you hyped for Savage Hulk? Does the Knull connection excite you or worry you? Drop your theories in the comments.