Tom Holland provides health update as Spider-Man filming pause extends

Tom Holland has broken his silence with a health update after sustaining a head injury during a Spider-Man stunt, prompting a weeklong pause in production. The incident occurred on September 19 at Leavesden Studios in Watford, where paramedics treated the actor on site before transporting him to a hospital for further care. Officials stated he sustained a mild concussion, and production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day was halted while he recovers.

Industry sources say the shutdown is expected to carry a heavy financial toll for the studio and its partners. With a production budget widely reported around $200 million (roughly £150 million), executives estimate the delay could cost roughly £10.5 million in direct production losses, and as much as £1.5 million per day in ongoing costs such as studio space, equipment, and crew salaries. While health and safety take precedence, the pause places added pressure on schedules and delivery timelines for a blockbuster of this scale. The film’s star-studded ensemble — including Holland’s partner and co-star Zendaya — remains in place for when filming resumes, with cast and crew retaining compensation during the delay as locations and sets are maintained.

In a statement reflecting the pause, industry observers noted that even with a shutdown, fixed costs such as sets, equipment, and facilities remain active. Emeka Egbuonu, a film director who has worked on similar scale productions, described the economics of a stalled shoot: each day away from the camera can run costs into seven figures, and the longer the pause lasts, the greater the financial hit for the studio and the scheduling pressures on postproduction and release planning. Daily Mail reported the anticipated daily cost impact, underscoring how even in hiatus the production machine continues to incur expenses. (The Daily Mail has also highlighted the broader context of the shutdown’s cost to the studio and the logistics of keeping the project ready to roll.)

The East of England Ambulance Service Authority confirmed it was dispatched to Leavesden on Friday to attend to a patient who sustained an injury on set, with the patient transported to hospital for further care. Officials did not release further medical details, and no timeline for Holland’s return to filming has been announced.

Meanwhile, Holland used his Instagram on Saturday to share a health update in the wake of the incident. He posted a video from a recent gala for The Brothers Trust, the nonprofit charity run by his parents, which he attended with fiancée and co-star Zendaya. In the captions, he wrote, “What a night! Another huge success. The Brothers Trust means more to me than I could possibly say and I have to say a huge thank you to my Mum and her wonderful friends for putting on another incredible night. Raising money for fantastic causes and having fun doing it! I’m sorry I had to leave early but I’m feeling better and on the mend. A huge thanks to my Dad for taking over after I left. The show got considerably funnier.” The post underscored the ongoing commitment of the cast and crew to the project and to the charitable work associated with The Brothers Trust.

In terms of timeline, Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains scheduled for a July 2026 release window, with production expected to resume once Holland is cleared and local safety protocols are satisfied. The hiatus marks a notable disruption for a high-profile franchise, but producers have emphasized that safety and healing take priority over speed to market. As the industry weighs the financial implications of the pause, fans await updates on Holland’s recovery and plans to restart shooting at Leavesden and other locations.