Overview
- On June 17, 2026 Tom Holland told Esquire UK that Owen Cooper “would be awesome” as a future Spider-Man and said he would like to mentor whoever follows him.
- Owen Cooper rose to fame in Netflix’s Adolescence and won major awards this awards season, including a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for his supporting performance.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains on track for release on July 31, 2026 and features Holland and Zendaya with Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink and Liza Colón‑Zayas also confirmed.
- Holland cautioned that practical limits remain because obtaining a producing credit can be difficult and any live‑action successor would require new agreements between Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios.
- There is no formal succession plan or casting decision yet, so next steps to introduce a replacement will depend on studio negotiations, casting choices and whether Holland can secure an official creative role.