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Tom Holland reveals Marvel already has a plan to replace him as Spider-Man… says ‘the baton will be passed’
While fans celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland confirms Marvel Studios has been preparing for Peter Parker’s future since Spider-Man: No Way Home.
As Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to attract audiences worldwide, Tom Holland has surprised fans by revealing that Marvel Studios has already mapped out a long-term plan for the future of the iconic superhero even after he eventually steps away from the role.
The actor, who recently returned as Peter Parker in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, shared that discussions about his departure and the next Spider-Man have been taking place for several years.
Speaking during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast while promoting the film, Holland said the studio began planning for the future shortly after the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).“There’s a whole plan that we have been working on since we finished Spider-Man: No Way Home. It’s laid out. It’s going to change for sure, but I have a really clear vision for passing on the baton, and I think it’s really exciting,” Holland said.
The 30-year-old actor explained that these conversations are among the most rewarding aspects of his journey as Spider-Man. According to him, helping shape the future of one of Marvel’s most beloved superheroes is something he genuinely enjoys.
Holland also expressed his desire to support the next actor who eventually takes over the role, just as Robert Downey Jr. guided him during his early years in the MCU.
Reflecting on that mentorship in an earlier interview with Esquire, Holland said he hopes to become the same kind of mentor for his successor.
“Robert Downey Jr. was such a mentor for me in my first three movies. I would love to be that person for whoever is next,” he said.
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When asked who he would personally like to see as the next Spider-Man, Holland named Owen Cooper, the young actor who received widespread praise for his performance in Netflix’s Adolescence.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey
Tom Holland first appeared as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016) before leading multiple standalone Spider-Man films and playing a major role in several Avengers movies. He became the third actor to portray Peter Parker on the big screen, following Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Over the years, Holland’s version of Spider-Man has become one of the defining characters of the MCU, making his comments about a future successor particularly significant for Marvel fans.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases worldwide
Spider-Man: Brand New Day released in India on July 30, 2026, a day ahead of its global release. The film is available across India in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
The movie is also being screened in premium formats such as 2D, 3D, 4DX 3D, SCREEN X, Dolby Cinema 3D, ICE 3D, MX4D 3D, P[XL], and BIGPIX, offering fans a wide range of cinematic experiences.
While there is no official announcement yet regarding who will eventually replace Tom Holland as Spider-Man, his latest comments make one thing clear—Marvel Studios is already preparing for the next chapter of the web-slinging superhero’s legacy.
