Tom Holland and Zendaya to rest after global tour

Tom Holland and Zendaya, Hollywood's reigning power couple, are concluding a whirlwind global promotional tour for their blockbuster films and are now set for a period of rest. The announcement came from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who confirmed the actors' plans while discussing the future of the Spider-Man franchise.

Feige, speaking to Variety on August 4, stated that while there are always plans for the iconic superhero role, Holland is due for a break. "There are always plans. But right now, he's going to rest after that global tour," Feige said. "He and Zendaya are going to take a good and restful victory lap, which they very much deserve." He praised Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker as a "magic formula" for the studio.

The actors' need for a respite follows an intense period promoting two of 2026's biggest films: the Marvel sequel Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey. Both films have achieved staggering box office success. Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a record-shattering opening, earning an estimated $350 million domestically and nearly $1 billion worldwide in its debut weekend, becoming the second-biggest domestic launch...