On September 19, 2025, Tom Holland, aged 29, was rushed to a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, after sustaining a mild concussion during a stunt for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The accident occurred during an action sequence, described as a “stunt gone wrong.” No other cast or crew members were injured.
Production stopped for the day while medical teams examined Holland. Doctors confirmed the concussion is mild and not serious. Holland will rest as a precaution, with a production meeting scheduled for September 22 to plan next steps. Filming is expected to resume shortly.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following No Way Home. Holland returns as Peter Parker in a story centred on life after losing his identity. The film utilizes real locations such as Glasgow to deliver a classic feeling to the production.
Tom Holland RUSHED to the hospital after a botched stunt while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
He is believed to have suffered a head injury and is being treated for a concussion. A female stunt double was also reportedly injured. Filming has been put on hold. pic.twitter.com/vB0rRtZ8dT
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) September 22, 2025Set to release on July 24, 2026, the injury will not cause any filming delays. Prior to shooting, Holland expressed enthusiasm about returning to on-location filming after pandemic-related restrictions, stating, “We’re embracing classic filmmaking with real locations.”
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Filming stunts carries inherent risks, but Holland’s swift recovery highlights effective safety measures. The production pause prioritises the safety of both the lead actor and crew while ensuring the film stays on track to meet its release date. Fans eagerly await the return of their beloved web-slinger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with updates on production progress to follow.
