The last Spider-Man movie, *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021), brought together different versions of the hero, including Tobey Maguire’s and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Men, to fix the multiverse. This experience taught Tom Holland’s Peter Parker a deeper understanding of what it means to be a hero. As Peter starts a new journey in *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, he’s still influenced by the lessons he learned from his alternate selves. Interestingly, Spider-Man’s new suit in *Brand New Day* was intentionally designed with elements inspired by the costumes worn by Maguire and Garfield.
In an interview with *Complex*, Tom Holland revealed the inspiration behind his new Spider-Man suit in *Spider-Man: No Way Home*. He explained that the design is meant to honor the previous Spider-Men, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. “I’m happy people are noticing the nods to their suits,” Holland said. He described the third movie as a way to show respect to those actors, adding that he liked the idea of his Spider-Man looking up to them and incorporating details from their suits into his own, now that he’s forging his own path.
Spider-Man’s New Suit Is a Key Part of Brand New Day‘s Story
Superhero sequels often include a costume change for the main character, which helps sell related merchandise. Sometimes, though, the filmmakers create a story-based reason for the new look. While we’ll likely see plenty of toys and collectibles of Tom Holland’s updated suit from *Brand New Day*, it’s good to know the change is also connected to the character’s emotional journey. After the impactful events of *No Way Home*, it feels natural that Peter would want to take inspiration from the heroes he looks up to.
The new Spider-Man costume in *Brand New Day* shows how much Peter Parker has matured since his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A frequent criticism of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man was that he depended too much on technology given to him by Tony Stark, which didn’t fit the classic image of Spider-Man as a resourceful hero who makes do with what he has. Now, Holland’s Peter is more independent, making his version of the character closer to the Spider-Man fans have loved in the comics. This shift aligns with the idea that *Brand New Day* will focus on smaller, street-level stories – similar to the films with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. While those Spider-Men faced big threats, they never dealt with something as massive as traveling to Titan to fight Thanos.
Tom Holland’s comments reveal how Peter Parker is approaching *Brand New Day*. Despite facing significant emotional hardship, he’s determined to continue being a hero, inspired by the example set by his alternate selves. He isn’t just imitating their looks; he’s striving to embody their spirit and follow their lead. The realization that others who have suffered immense loss still persevere was incredibly meaningful for him. We saw hints of this growth at the end of *No Way Home*, when he prioritized saving the world over maintaining his personal relationships. It will be compelling to watch how Holland’s Peter builds on the legacies of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in *Brand New Day*, dedicating himself to protecting New York.
There’s been talk that Sadie Sink might play Mayday Parker, the daughter of Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker. Even if that doesn’t happen, the new movie, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, will definitely connect to the previous films, paying tribute to Maguire and Garfield as Tom Holland starts a fresh chapter. The filmmakers clearly put a lot of thought into details, especially the costume, building on the events of *No Way Home*. Considering how important that movie was for Peter Parker, it would have been odd if *Brand New Day* didn’t acknowledge it. Through both his costume and his choices, Peter Parker will honor the stories of the previous Spider-Men.
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2025-09-21 18:10