Spider-Man's £10m Set Shutdown: Inside Tom Holland's On-Set Accident
SPIDER-MAN SHUT DOWN: Tom Holland's On-Set Accident Costs £10 Million and Delays July 2026 Release Date
The web-slinging world of Spider-Man has been left reeling after a shocking on-set accident involving its star, Tom Holland, brought production to a grinding halt. The estimated cost of the shutdown? A whopping £10 million!
According to insiders close to the blockbuster franchise, Tom, 29, is currently recovering from a "mild concussion" sustained during filming last Friday at Leavesden Studios in Watford. Paramedics rushed to the scene before whisking him away to hospital for treatment.
But fear not, Spidey fans! Despite the setback, an insider revealed that the accident wasn't as bad as previously feared. "It was a line snapped on a pull ring," they explained. "Tom got a bump on his bonce, but it's just a minor headache." Ouch!
The shutdown is estimated to cost £1.5 million per day, and with production expected to be halted for two weeks, the total bill could reach an astronomical £30 million. Yikes! Industry sources pointed out that even when filming stops, costs don't disappear - crew members still need to be paid, sets need to be maintained, and equipment continues to be on hire.
"This is a huge migraine for the producers and studio," said one insider. "Crews still need to be paid throughout the delay, and there are secondary location costs to consider." Ouch!
But don't worry, Spidey fans! The movie is still on track for its July 2026 release date. However, with costs piling up by the day, it's anyone's guess how this will affect the film's overall budget.
The Spider-Man franchise is one of the most expensive productions in cinema history, with a whopping $200 million budget (approximately £150 million). And let's not forget the cast - Tom Holland is set to star alongside Stranger Things' Sadie Sink and his real-life fiancée Zendaya, who plays Peter Parker's girlfriend MJ.
The production team must be going crazy trying to get back on track. "On a production of this scale, the daily running costs are immense," said Emeka Egbuonu, a film director. "Each day of filming can cost between $1.5 and $2 million (£1.1m - £1.5m), not including cast and crew salaries."
The challenge, as Emeka pointed out, is that even when filming halts, many of those costs don't disappear. Crews still need to be paid, sets need to be maintained, and equipment continues to be on hire. This represents a significant financial hit for the studio and puts added pressure on schedules and delivery timelines.
As fans eagerly await the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we can only hope that Tom's recovery is speedy and the production team gets back on track ASAP!