Tom Holland, the actor known for playing Spider-Man, suffered a mild concussion after a stunt went wrong while filming the new movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The incident happened on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Leavesden Studios in Watford, England, forcing production to pause temporarily. While he is not a trained martial artist, Holland’s background in gymnastics and boxing has been a key part of his ability to perform many of his own stunts.
What Happened on Set
The accident occurred when a line attached to a pull ring snapped during a stunt sequence. This caused Holland to fall and hit his head on the floor. An ambulance was called to the scene at around 10:30 am, and the actor was transported to a hospital for medical care. He was treated for a mild concussion and later released. No other crew members or cast were injured in the incident.
Film production was halted following the accident. Sources close to the production described the injury as a “minor setback” and confirmed that Holland would take a break from filming for several days as a precaution. The pause in filming is not expected to affect the movie’s scheduled release date of July 31, 2026.
Despite the injury, Tom Holland made a public appearance the following day, September 20, with his fiancée Zendaya at a charity event in London for The Brothers Trust. Reports indicated that he left the event early after feeling unwell.
Tom Holland’s Athletic History
Tom Holland’s physical preparation for the role of Spider-Man is well-documented, but it is not centered on martial arts. When asked about performing stunts, he has highlighted how his early training was essential.
“My dancing and gymnastics background was so helpful to this project because we were able to do things as Peter Parker that they probably hadn’t been able to do in the past,” Holland said during a press conference for Spider-Man: Homecoming.
His athletic background includes:
- Gymnastics and Dance: Holland was enrolled in a dance class at the age of nine and trained in acrobatics. He was part of Billy Elliot the Musical in London, where he further honed his gymnastics skills.
- Boxing: He often includes boxing in his fitness routine, which helps with his agility and flexibility for fight scenes.
- General Fitness: His workout regimen includes weight training, and he enjoys sports like football and basketball. He has stated that diet is a major part of staying in shape, describing it as “80% diet and 20% fitness.”
While he has trained in parkour and boxing for the Spider-Man role to make the action sequences more realistic, multiple sources confirm that Tom Holland is not a martial artist. His physical prowess comes from a combination of gymnastics, dance, and sport-specific training.
About Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is the fourth installment starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the movie is set to continue after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Holland has expressed excitement about this new chapter, emphasizing a return to practical filmmaking. He explained that the previous film was restricted by COVID-19 protocols, requiring them to shoot entirely on soundstages. For this new movie, the plan is different.
“Now, we’re really gonna lean into that old-school filmmaking and shoot in real locations, which is why we’re starting in Glasgow,” Holland told Flip Your Wig. “It’s gonna feel like making Spider-Man 1 again. It’s been such a long time since I’ve done it, it’s gonna feel like a breath of fresh air.”
The film will see the return of Zendaya as MJ, alongside new cast members including Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas. The title references a 2008 comic book storyline and aligns with the ending of No Way Home, where Doctor Strange’s spell made everyone forget Peter Parker’s identity.
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