Tom Holland Shares Early Plans for Passing the Spider-Man Torch

Tom Holland has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since putting on the iconic superhero suit in 2016. With his highly anticipated film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arriving in theaters today, July 31, 2026, the actor is already thinking about the long-term future of the character. He recently revealed that he has a “clear vision” for how to eventually hand over the role to the next web-slinger.



Holland says the transition is already mapped out



During a recent appearance on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast, Holland shared that discussions about replacing him actually started years ago. The planning began right after they finished working on Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. According to the actor, Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures already have a roadmap for the future.




"There's a whole plan that we have been working on," Holland explained on the podcast. "It's laid out. It's gonna change for sure, but I have a really clear vision to the passing on of the baton, and I think it's really exciting."




He has previously mentioned how much he wants to mentor the next actor, comparing his desired role to how Robert Downey Jr. helped him when he first joined the MCU as Peter Parker. Holland is passionate about setting up the next chapter of the franchise, whether the future focuses on a new version of the hero like Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, or Spider-Woman.



It remains to be seen who will eventually wear the mask next. In a separate interview earlier this summer with Esquire UK, Holland actually suggested that 16-year-old Adolescence star Owen Cooper would be a great choice for a future Peter Parker.



While Holland’s exit does not seem immediate given today’s movie release, fans can rest easy knowing there is a thoughtful plan in place to keep the franchise alive and well.