Last month, production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day was paused after Tom Holland suffered a head injury. The incident sparked numerous conflicting reports regarding the injury’s severity, location, and surrounding circumstances, with varying claims about whether Holland was taken away by ambulance and whether others were also hurt.
Speculation ranged over whether the injury happened in Glasgow or London, complicating efforts to get an accurate picture of the situation. The confusion grew as some stories mentioned an injured “mystery woman” and suggested Holland was transported from Leavesden Film Studios, causing widespread misinformation.
Clarifications from Tom Holland’s Father and The Brothers Trust
Dominic Holland, Tom’s father and co-founder of The Brothers Trust charity, addressed the rumors directly in a public statement. He emphasized that much of what was reported was incorrect, aiming to set the record straight about Tom’s condition and the events following the injury.
Reading the stories in the media of Tom’s ‘horrendous injury’ – brought to mind the adage that one should never believe what is written in the newspapers,
Dominic Holland wrote.
They had almost everything wrong, citing an ambulance driver who had picked up the ‘stricken star’ from Leavesden Film Studios in North London.
There was no ambulance, and Spider-Man Brand New Day is not being filmed at Leavesden Studio,
he clarified.
‘A mystery woman was also injured in the accident…’ Nope. [They] had everything wrong.
Tom Holland’s Condition and Hospital Stay Explained
Dominic Holland confirmed that while Tom was hospitalized overnight as a precaution after sustaining a mild concussion, the actor is expected to recover fully. The concussion symptoms worsened later during a charity event he attended, which prompted him to leave the stage early and seek medical advice.
After the first two rounds of our quiz and whilst dinner was being served, Tom started to feel unwell and instinctively took himself backstage. Keep in mind that with [a] concussion, two things to avoid are bright lights and excessive noise. Nikki and I were summoned backstage to find Tom vomiting. We both stared aghast.
Dominic recalled.
Obviously, he could not continue. This being a rarefied audience, a Harvard neurophysician happened to be on hand,
he added.
He advised Tom to go home immediately.
Behind the Scenes at the Charity Event and Support from Filmmakers
Dominic also shared a moment of levity involving the movie’s director, Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. When Dominic mentioned having to replace Tom for hosting duties at the charity dinner, the director was initially shocked but understood the situation quickly.
I had an interesting exchange with the movie’s director. He’s a super cool guy from Hawaii. Tall, handsome, always well dressed and with more hair than a man of his age can expect. I told Destin that I was having to replace Tom, and he looked at me with horror. ‘No, not in the movie.’ I added. ‘I mean, tonight, hosting this dinner.’
Dominic reassured that Tom Holland continues to make a strong recovery and may return to filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day shortly, if not already resumed.
Tom continues to make a full recovery,
the father affirmed.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Cast and Production Updates
The upcoming Spider-Man film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland leads a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, Marvin Jones III, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Florence Pugh, recently known for her role in Thunderbolts, has also joined the ensemble.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled for release in theaters on July 31, 2026.
Significance of Accurate Reporting and Tom Holland’s Recovery Outlook
The clarifications from Dominic Holland highlight how misinformation can spread quickly around high-profile incidents, especially involving beloved figures like Tom Holland. Despite the initial fear caused by reports of a severe injury, the situation was less critical than reported, though still serious enough to require medical care and caution.
Tom Holland’s mild concussion and the response at the charity event demonstrate the challenges actors face when balancing intense filming schedules and health concerns. Fans and colleagues alike are hopeful for his full recovery and eventual return to the Spider-Man franchise, which remains a key part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future.
