Fresh Look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Filming in London
Marvel just dropped a new wave of excitement with candid on-set photos from London showing Tom Holland and Zendaya filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. These shots give fans a sneak peek at the film’s grounded tone and emotional beats.
The movie marks Tom Holland’s return as Spider-Man, and Zendaya reprises her role as MJ, set against the gritty backdrop of London’s urban streets. Producers lean into practical filmmaking—Holland even confirmed they shoot in real locations, a callback to the Homecoming era .
Director Destin Daniel Cretton brings fresh vision after his success with Shang-Chi. He takes over from Jon Watts and injects a grounded, character-driven approach, pairing Spider-Man with street-level crime for a darker but intimate feel
The cast brings real weight: Jon Bernthal’s Punisher joins the action, offering a raw, edgy twist to the usual superhero fare—Marvel confirms he appears with a softer tone suitable for theatrical audiences . Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner/Hulk also returns, teaming up with Holland’s Peter for the first time in a major capacity . Plus, Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas join in undisclosed yet intriguing roles .
Cinematically, the film belongs to MCU’s Phase 6. Marvel sets it for a July 31, 2026 release, right between Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, giving the story a strategic narrative slot .
Fans can expect a street-level, emotional, and nostalgia-tinged adventure that modernizes Spider-Man’s story while honoring comic roots—and those London photos hint this may be one of the most authentic takes yet.
