Holland hints at avengers future – but marvel's keeping secrets
Tom Holland’s tangled relationship with the Marvel Cinematic Universe just got a whole lot messier. The Spider-Man star recently dropped a tantalizing, albeit frustrating, suggestion that he’ll appear in upcoming avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars projects – though Marvel’s clearly tightening the leash on any juicy details he might possess.
A reputation for ruining the surprise
Speaking to Cinemania, Holland admitted his past penchant for inadvertently leaking plot points, recalling his infamous reveal of Peter Parker’s death in Avengers: Infinity War. This, he argues, has resulted in Marvel strategically withholding sensitive information from him. ‘They’re keeping the juicy details from me,’ he quipped. It’s a familiar narrative for a web-slinger known for his unfortunate ability to spill the beans – a talent that now seems to be actively exploited.
Despite the potential for spoilers, Holland expressed genuine excitement about what’s to come. ‘I don’t know a lot about those movies, I think by design,’ he stated. ‘I have a reputation for spoiling certain things, and I think the studios are keeping me from the juicy details. But when I do get to grace that set, I’m so curious – you know, what does that mean for Peter? And how does that work? I’m very excited about… whatever it is they’re doing.’
Secret wars: a near certainty
While the specifics remain shrouded in secrecy, Holland’s appearance in Secret Wars appears increasingly likely. Given his prominent role within the MCU and the high-profile nature of the Multiverse Saga’s grand finale, excluding him would be a strategic misstep. The prospect of a reunion with Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Men – a narrative hook that’s been consistently teased – adds significant weight to the possibility. It’s a last chance to fully embrace the multiverse concept before the MCU shifts its focus towards mutants.
Adding another layer to the intrigue is the inclusion of Sadie Sink’s character in Secret Wars, debuting in Holland’s current project, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This connection further underscores the interconnectedness of the franchise’s sprawling narrative. Production on Doomsday is currently ramping up, and Secret Wars is slated to begin filming this fall, suggesting a coordinated effort to maximize the impact of these monumental events.
Currently, Holland is touring to promote Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which hits theaters on July 31st, offering a preliminary glimpse of his web-slinging hero. However, a full-fledged appearance in Doomsday seems improbable, given the film’s already substantial roster of established characters. The sheer volume of talent involved—and their need for screentime—creates a bottleneck for any new additions. But Secret Wars? That’s a near certainty, provided Holland doesn’t inadvertently let slip any more plot details, of course.