Spider-Man: Brand New Day production halted for a week after Tom Holland concussion

Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man installment, Brand New Day, has paused production for a week after the actor suffered a mild concussion on set at Leavesden Studios in Watford, according to multiple outlets familiar with the matter. The 29-year-old star was reportedly rushed to a hospital last Friday following a stunt mishap during filming for the £150 million Marvel movie, which would mark his fourth Spider-Man film. The incident also involved a woman believed to be a stunt double who was transported to hospital for treatment.

A spokesperson or the production team indicated the delay is temporary, with the plan to restart work on September 29, as the crew reorganizes scenes that can be filmed without Holland present. Deadline cited the on-set scheduling challenges intrinsic to Spider-Man productions, noting that certain sequences require Holland’s participation, making a short hiatus necessary while he recovers. The publication added that the film’s July 31, 2026 theatrical release date remains not affected, according to sources familiar with the production.

Production is expected to resume on September 29, according to the same reports. Sony Pictures has not publicly commented as of this writing. The company’s public lines have typically emphasized safety protocols and the importance of allowing performers time to recover from on-set injuries. The Daily Mail noted that it had reached out to Sony Pictures for comment, but there was no immediate response.

The injury comes as Tom Holland has been balancing filming with public appearances and other commitments around the same period. His father, Dominic Holland, attended a charity dinner in Mayfair in May, where he suggested that the actor would be away from filming “for a while.” Tom reportedly attended the event but left early due to feeling unwell, according to attendees cited by local outlets. The actor has also been seen in Glasgow earlier this summer, where crews transformed the city into New York to double for the film’s cityscape while filming progressed in Europe.

Zendaya, who plays Peter Parker’s girlfriend MJ, is expected to reprise her role, with reports noting that Sadie Sink, the Stranger Things star, is among those rumored to be involved, though final casting has not been officially confirmed by Marvel or Sony. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has previously teased that Holland’s Peter Parker would be evolving into a more defined Spider-Man in Brand New Day, suggesting the story will focus on a more grounded, street-level approach rather than world-ending threats. Feige’s comments underscored the studio’s intention to push Tom Holland’s version of the character toward greater independence and a deeper connection to New York City’s everyday heroes.

As the production works through the downtime, fans will be watching closely for any adjustments to the filming schedule or production timeline. The studio has historically prioritized safety on set and has moved to accommodate Holland’s recovery while preserving the film’s overall schedule. Brand New Day is coming after No Way Home, which featured a major return for Holland’s Spider-Man and left Peter Parker dealing with the aftermath of being forgotten by those closest to him. Producers have indicated an interest in developing a version of Spider-Man who faces more grounded, local challenges as the character matures onscreen.

Overall, the incident appears unlikely to derail the film’s broader release plan, with the production expected to resume within the originally projected window. Fans will no doubt await more official updates from Sony Pictures as they monitor Holland’s recovery and any subsequent filming adjustments. In the meantime, the project’s status remains a reminder of the physical risks inherent in blockbuster filmmaking, even as studios push to deliver a fresh take on one of Marvel’s most enduring franchises.