Tom Holland has been on a global press tour for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and with each new interview he manages to drop another tantalizing detail about what audiences can expect when the film hits theaters on July 31. The latest? The movie apparently has songs — and not ones anyone was expecting.
Holland Teases Musical Moments
In a recent interview, Holland revealed that Brand New Day contains surprise musical elements that even the most dedicated fans likely won’t see coming. “There are surprise songs in this movie,” Holland said, without elaborating on the nature or number of the musical moments.
It’s a deliberately cryptic tease, but it lines up with a broader pattern of Holland suggesting that Brand New Day is a more ambitious, tonally varied film than its predecessors. In separate interviews he has described the stakes as “never higher but never more personal,” confirmed there are both new and returning villains, and noted that some of the wildest fan theories circulating online are “weirdly accurate.” The songs tease adds yet another layer to a film that has been carefully guarded since production began.
A Different Kind Of Spider-Man Film
Musical moments in a Marvel film would be a notable creative choice, though the MCU has been expanding its tonal range in recent years. The idea of songs appearing in a Spider-Man story isn’t without precedent in the comics or in animation, and it could signal that Brand New Day is swinging for something genuinely unexpected.
Holland has also confirmed the film features “a lot of new villains,” some returning faces, fight scenes with other heroes, and one villain making their debut. The Punisher, played by Jon Bernthal, and Shocker have already been reported as appearing. Adding musical elements to that mix paints a picture of a film that isn’t playing it safe — which, coming off the multiverse spectacle of No Way Home, might be exactly the right move.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hits Theaters July 31
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in theaters on July 31, 2026. The film also stars Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, and Mark Ruffalo. For everything we know about the film, check out our full Marvel coverage at TheDisneyScoop.com.
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