A Brand New Day for Spider-Man: Tom Holland Kicks Off Filming in Glasgow
Marvel fans get their first behind-the-scenes glimpse at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Tom Holland back in the suit and a crowd of excited onlookers joining the action from day one.
Production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially begun, and Marvel Studios is letting fans in on the excitement. A new behind-the-scenes video captures Tom Holland’s first day back as Peter Parker, suiting up for the fourth time and performing stunts on location in Glasgow, Scotland, doubling for New York City. The footage also reveals candid interactions with fans, including children dressed as the friendly neighborhood hero.
The upcoming film, a co-production between Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, is set for a July 31, 2026 release via Sony Pictures Releasing. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), the story promises a fresh start for Peter Parker after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The title nods to the 2008 Brand New Day comic arc, which reset the character’s world, a likely inspiration for the film’s tone and direction.
The first-day footage also hints at a notable creative shift. Holland points out that the Spider-Man suit “feels different,” a change linked to Cretton’s preference for practical effects over heavy CGI. The production aims to give action sequences a more tangible feel, with web-slinging stunts shot on location rather than relying solely on digital environments.
Alongside Holland, familiar faces return: Zendaya as MJ and Jacob Batalon as Ned, both characters who no longer remember Peter’s identity. The cast also expands with Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, and Michael Mando reprising his role as Mac Gargan/Scorpion. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink joins in an undisclosed role, adding intrigue to the ensemble.
Filming isn’t confined to Glasgow’s bustling streets. The production will also head to Pinewood Studios in England for extensive soundstage work. This dual approach allows the filmmakers to blend practical location shots with controlled set pieces, ensuring a seamless visual experience.
For fans, seeing Holland greet onlookers and share moments with young Spider-Man cosplayers underscores the franchise’s enduring appeal. It’s a reminder that, even four films in, the MCU’s web-slinger still inspires the same excitement as his first swing across the big screen.
With a refreshed creative vision, a mix of returning favorites and new characters, and a storyline rooted in one of Spider-Man’s pivotal comic arcs, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shaping up to be more than just another sequel, it’s a reintroduction.
