Zendaya on Spider-Man set has become the highlight for fans as filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues in the UK. With Tom Holland reprising his role as Spider-Man and Zendaya returning as MJ, their appearance together hints at exciting developments in the next installment, currently underway at London’s Pinewood Studios.
Key Cast Members Reunite During Filming
Recent images and videos from the set show Tom Holland suited as Spider-Man with Zendaya in character as Michelle Jones Watson. Their joint presence on set provides fans with a glimpse of their on-screen reunion in the sequel being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Despite these insights, the production remains highly secretive, with Marvel Studios deliberately avoiding any major plot leaks.
Fans were reportedly invited to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set for a rare look, although the studio has kept specifics about scenes and storyline from public view. This effort aligns with Marvel’s strict confidentiality to preserve the movie’s surprises ahead of its release.
Director Jon Watts Reflects on the Franchise
Former Spider-Man director Jon Watts, who helmed Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home, recently shared his anticipation for the new film.
“Yeah, I can’t wait. It’s going to be so strange for me. I’m still in touch with everyone. Hopefully, Tom is okay. He got hurt a couple weeks ago, but I think he’s going to be fine.” — Jon Watts, Director
Watts discussed the unusual experience of watching the franchise continue without him at the helm, sharing his range of emotions as the series moves forward.
“So that’s going to be such a surreal experience for me,” — Jon Watts, Director
“I’m nervous, I’m excited and I can’t wait to see what they’re doing.” — Jon Watts, Director
During the interview, he also recounted the intensive security that surrounded previous Spider-Man installments, such as Spider-Man: No Way Home. Watts recalled how challenging it was to keep plot details confidential, given the lengths the team had to go to avoid leaks.
“If I had a secret that big again, I feel like I could keep it a secret. But then again, one of the things that leaked was a [DoorDash] delivery to Andrew Garfield’s house in Atlanta. How can you anticipate that? You’d have to force your cast and crew to be on total lockdown. So I don’t know that you could ever be so airtight.” — Jon Watts, Director
The director described the audience’s authentic response during early screenings, before the plot was widely known.
“What was cool was when we did our first focus tests. No one knew what was going on at all,” — Jon Watts, Director
“It was early on in the process before people started to make connections. We got such a pure, genuine, shocked reaction from the crowd. It was amazing.” — Jon Watts, Director
What to Expect in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Destin Daniel Cretton leads the latest Spider-Man project, with a script written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland continues as the iconic web-slinger, joined by a cast including Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk, Zendaya as MJ, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando as The Scorpion, Tramell Tillman, Marvin Jones III as Tombstone, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Florence Pugh, known for Thunderbolts*, is expected to make her return as Yelena Belova.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to debut in theaters on July 31, 2026, promising a major event for Marvel fans worldwide. With much of the storyline remaining secret and anticipation running high, the dynamic between Tom Holland and Zendaya is set to be a focal point of the film. The movie’s London filming location at Pinewood Studios underscores Marvel’s commitment to large-scale, international productions that bring beloved comic book characters to life.
As production continues and fans await further updates, the presence of Zendaya on Spider-Man set alongside Tom Holland continues to create buzz. The secrecy, star power, and hints from veteran directors like Jon Watts combine to make Spider-Man: Brand New Day one of the most anticipated releases in Marvel’s upcoming slate.
Tom Holland and Zendaya on the set of ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ pic.twitter.com/pQl1N6ENsD
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