Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 2, 2025 · Entertainment

New Spider-Man Suit Divides Fans: Is Tom Holland's Update a Masterstroke or a Miss?

Tom Holland, 29, has left fans divided after he unveiled a first glimpse of his updated costume for the upcoming sequel Spider-Man: Brand New Day

SPIDER-MAN SENSATION: Tom Holland Leaves Fans Breathless with Jaw-Dropping New Costume Reveal!

The highly-anticipated Spider-Man franchise is back, and this time, it's bigger and bolder than ever! Tom Holland, the 29-year-old heartthrob who has been swinging as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man for years, has left fans divided after unveiling a first glimpse of his updated costume for the upcoming sequel, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The dashing actor officially kicked off filming for the new MCU project in Glasgow this week, and we can't get enough of the behind-the-scenes peeks! Tom took to the movie's Instagram and X accounts on Saturday to give fans a sneak peek at his new Spidey suit. And, let's just say, it's a game-changer!

The actor - who officially kicked off filming for the new MCU project in Glasgow this week - appeared in a short clip uploaded to the movie's Instagram and X accounts on Saturday

In the short clip, Tom is seen standing in front of a large doorway that slowly opens up with his back towards the camera. As he turns around, the room becomes brighter, and we get our first look at the revamped costume. The new suit contains bold colors of red and blue, complete with a black spider emblem embroidered on his chest.

But what really got fans talking was Tom's reactions in the video. With instrumental music playing in the background, he pauses and asks, "We ready?" before bringing his gaze back to directly look at the camera. It's as if he's inviting us into the world of Spider-Man and daring us to join him on this epic adventure!

Not long after the video was shared, social media users flocked over to Reddit to share their thoughts on the latest costume. Some were absolutely thrilled, while others had a few reservations.

The star was seen standing front of a large doorway that began to open up with his back initially towards the camera

"FINALLY! This suit is what it should have been all along!"

  • "Looks good, I just feel the spider is a little low on the chest."

One fan praised the new design, saying, "Just don't CGI over it now, or if you have to do it minimally. It looks great, the little wrinkles and bunching make it feel so much better." Another added, "It's genuinely perfect!"

As instrumental music played in the background, he paused and questioned, 'We ready?' before bringing his gaze back to directly look at the camera. The reel concluded as he ran off, with the movie's title appearing on the screen

But not everyone was convinced. One Reddit user shared their concern that the new glimpse of the costume could involve AI, writing, "THIS IS REAL?!? Feels so AI for some reason, probably Tom's NPC movement. Edit: still feels AI after 10th watch." Another replied, "The fact that we can't tell scares me. I agree with you on it feeling ai but I don't think it is."

Over on X, fans were going wild, with one typing, "THIS LOOKS PEAKK!" while another wrote, "Perfect homage to Andrew and Tobey." But not all fans were impressed, with one penning, "I feel like I'm going to be disappointed."

It's clear that the new costume has sparked a lot of excitement and debate among fans. But what really gets our hearts racing is the news that production for Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially began this week in Glasgow, Scotland! The streets have been transformed into NYC, and with Tom, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal on board, we can't wait to see what's in store.

Tom's suit has altered over the course of the three previous films he has starred in for the franchise including Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021); seen above in the 2017 movie Spider-Man: Homecoming

So, what do you think about the new costume? Are you Team New Suit or Team Old Suit? Let us know in the comments!

Get Ready for a Brand New Day!

As fans eagerly await the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland has been dropping hints and teasers about the upcoming film. In an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last month, he confirmed that a fourth installment in the franchise is indeed in the works.

Before the actor took on the role of the iconic superhero, others have also portrayed the character in the past such as Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield (seen above)

"Marvel's got this amazing machine going," Tom explained. "You have to make sure you can fit into that timeline at the right time to benefit the bigger picture." He also shared that the script has already been written and is "excellent, it needs work but the writers are doing a great job."

But what really caught our attention was his mention of Zendaya's involvement in the project. The two have been dating since 2021, and Tom couldn't help but gush about their experience reading the script together.

"We sat down and read it together, and we were bouncing around the living room like this is a real movie worthy of the fans' respect," he said with a smile. It's clear that these two are not only on-screen partners but also off-screen soulmates!

'FINALLY This suit is what it should have been all along,' one penned, and another typed, 'looks good i just feel the spider is a little low on the chest'

A New Era for Spider-Man

With the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, fans can expect a whole new world of excitement and adventure. The film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers penning the script.

But what really gets our hearts racing is the news that production for the movie has officially begun! With Tom, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal on board, we can't wait to see what's in store. The streets of Glasgow have been transformed into NYC, and it's clear that this film is going to be a wild ride!

So, stay tuned for more updates on Spider-Man: Brand New Day! With the new costume reveal, production underway, and Tom and Zendaya's love story unfolding before our eyes, we can't wait to dive back into the world of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com

Over on X, more fans offered differing opinions on Tom's latest Spider-Man suit as one penned, 'THIS LOOKS PEAKK'

Late year in October, the actor confirmed that a fourth installment in the franchise was in the works during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon; Tom and Benedict Cumberbatch seen in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

He further stated, 'We have a creative and we have a pitch and a draft, which is excellent. It needs work, but the writers are doing a great job. I read it three weeks ago and it really lit a fire in me'; seen in July in London

The couple confirmed their engagement in January of this year, but due to their busy schedules, wedding planning has been put on hold; seen in 2021 in L.A.