Tom Holland movies to watch before ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: A complete MCU guide

The countdown is on for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, the next big leap in Tom Holland’s run as everyone is “friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.” The movie is set to hit theaters July 31, 2026, and it feels like a whole new start for Peter Parker after that gut-punch of an ending in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’

Now, the story takes place a few years after the entire world forgets who Peter is. He’s more alone than ever, just trying to juggle college and his usual web-slinging across New York. Then trouble shows up, and Peter has to jump back into the hero game. Only this time, he doesn’t have his old support crew.

Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the upcoming film, and Tom Holland is back as Peter. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon return, too; plus, there are newcomers like Sadie Sink and Jon Bernthal joining the cast.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ lands right in the middle of Marvel’s Phase Six. It’s shaping up to be a more down-to-earth, street-level Spider-Man story, packed with emotion and fresh obstacles for Peter.

But before you dive into this next era, here’s a watchlist of Tom Holland’s key Marvel appearances: essential if you want to see how Peter’s journey got here.

This is where it all starts.

‘Captain America: Civil War’ digs into a real split among the Avengers after all the chaos and destruction they’ve caused. Some want government control as Iron Man leads that charge, while Captain America fights for freedom from oversight. Things get even messier with Bucky Barnes in the mix.

And then there’s Tom Holland, swinging in as Spider-Man for the first time. He shows up, cracks some jokes, and immediately feels like he belongs to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU. Tony Stark recruits him, and suddenly Peter Parker is in the middle of a fight way bigger than anything he’s ever known.

His part is short here, but it matters. We see Peter as a regular kid, wide-eyed and eager, tossed into the deep end. That mix of nerves, excitement, and responsibility? It sets the stage for everything he does next.

Peter finally gets his own story, and it’s all about growing up.

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ isn’t just another superhero movie; it’s Peter Parker juggling homework, crushes, and the thrill (and pressure) of being Spider-Man after his big Avengers moment. Tony Stark tries to be a mentor, but Peter wants to prove he’s more than just the neighborhood kid in tights. Enter the Vulture; Michael Keaton makes him both terrifying and weirdly relatable.

What makes this one shine is its heart. It feels like a high school movie first, superhero story second. Peter learns that being a hero isn’t about the tech or the fame. It’s about doing what’s right, even when no one’s watching.

Now the stakes get massive and way darker.

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ throws Peter Parker into the deep end. He’s battling Thanos alongside the Avengers, zipping through space and fighting for the universe. Thanos wants the Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life, and nobody feels safe.

Peter isn’t just comic relief here. His final scene sticks with you: he’s scared, he’s vulnerable, and you can’t forget he’s still just a teenager under the mask. It’s probably Tom Holland at his best, and it hits hard.

If ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ shattered us, Endgame tries to put the pieces back.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is about loss, hope, and one last shot to fix everything after Thanos’ snap. The heroes come together, time travel gets wild, and the final battle is as epic as it gets.

Peter swings back in for that giant showdown, but what really lands is his reunion with Tony Stark. It’s heartfelt, almost like a son seeing his dad again. But after it’s all over, Tony’s gone, and Peter’s left to figure out who he is without his mentor.

Now it’s about grief, trust, and what’s real.

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ picks up after ‘Avengers: Endgame’. In ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, Peter is trying to escape superhero life with a European school trip like a normal kid for once. But he can’t catch a break. Nick Fury ropes him into a new mission, and Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) messes with his mind and his heart. All while Peter is still hurting from losing Tony and trying to get closer to MJ.

The movie mixes laughs with some hard lessons. Peter is fooled, gets knocked down, and learns the world isn’t as simple as he thought. The ending flips everything upside down, and you know nothing will be the same.

This is the emotional high point for Holland’s Spider-Man.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ throws Peter into chaos: his identity is out, the world has turned on him, and he just wants things to go back to normal. So he asks Dr. Strange for help, but the spell backfires, ripping open the multiverse. Suddenly, old Spider-Man villains, and even other Spider-Men, drop into his world.

The movie hits hard because Peter has to make the toughest choice yet: give up everyone he loves to keep them safe. By the end, he’s lost everything that defined him: his friends, his family, his place in the world. He’s never been more alone, but it feels like a new beginning. Brand New Day, indeed!