Tom Holland Eyes Next Chapter for Spider-Man Franchise as He Reflects on His Future

Tom Holland is looking ahead to the future of the Spider-Man franchise, contemplating how he might help pave the way for the character's next iteration.

The 29-year-old actor, who first brought Peter Parker to life in 2016's Captain America: Civil War, recently opened up about his vision for the superhero universe while speaking with Empire magazine.

Having inhabited the role for nearly a decade, Holland expressed enthusiasm about potentially introducing his eventual replacement—whether that proves to be Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Woman, or an entirely different character.

"For whoever's next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be a part of setting up the next chapter. Whatever that looks like, I don't know. But if I could do what [Robert Downey Jr.] did for me, then I would be so content swinging off into the sunset," Holland shared in the interview.

Throughout his tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Holland has donned the red and blue suit across multiple major releases, from Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame to Spider-Man: Far From Home, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The actor also disclosed that he's taken on a more hands-on role in shaping the franchise's direction, actively collaborating with writers and producers on story development. These creative sessions occur regularly, with Holland noting that the team convenes every two weeks to brainstorm concepts and discuss their artistic goals.

Among his early pitches was a concept he dubbed "Spider-Puberty." Holland explained the thinking behind the idea: "What happens if Peter Parker is losing control and things are changing?" Though the studio initially rejected the specific pitch, they embraced the underlying concept, which ultimately evolved into elements of the current film.

Holland is set to return to the role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for theatrical release on July 31, 2026.