Tom Holland confirms plan to pass Spider-Man role

Actor Tom Holland has confirmed that long-term plans are in place for him to eventually pass the role of Spider-Man to another hero within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Holland made these remarks in an interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, timed to the release of his latest film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which opened on July 31, 2026.

Holland stated that discussions about a successor have been ongoing for about five years, since the completion of 2021's "Spider-Man: No Way Home." He described having a clear vision for the handover, which he finds exciting, though he acknowledged the plan will inevitably evolve. He emphasized that helping to introduce the next Spider-Man is a primary goal for his remaining time in the role.

While the specific successor has not been officially confirmed, Holland has repeatedly expressed a desire to help bring the character Miles Morales into the MCU. He has spoken about wanting to mentor the next actor in a manner similar to how Robert Downey Jr. guided him. Holland has also mentioned being open to other possibilities, such as a Spider-Gwen or a new Peter Parker portrayed by a different actor.

These comments follow Holland's recent...