Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Reportedly Address One Major Iron Man Complaint

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A recent report suggests the next *Spider-Man 4* movie will tackle a long-standing complaint about how the character has been portrayed. For a while, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has seemed heavily reliant on technology originally created by Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man. This changed the traditional comic book storyline, where Peter Parker usually builds his own equipment. Many fans have criticized this, feeling Holland’s Spider-Man has been defined too much by his connection to Iron Man and hasn’t showcased his own intelligence and ingenuity.

The comic series *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* is expected to resolve concerns some fans have about the portrayal of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, specifically addressing criticisms similar to those leveled against the *Iron Man* films.

During a recent Q&A session on The Cosmic Circus, industry insider Alex Perez shared that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will design and build all of his own technology, beginning with the fourth movie in the series, *Spider-Man 4*.

When asked, “Will Tom Holland’s Spider-Man make his own tech [going forward]?” Perez replied, “Yep:”

Q: “Will Tom Holland’s Spider-Man make his own tech and gadgets in future projects?”

A: “Yep.”

This is quite different from previous Spider-Man movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In those films, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man usually received his high-tech equipment, costumes, and gadgets from others.

As a movie critic, I remember the buzz after *Spider-Man: No Way Home* in 2021 – and the little hint dropped at the very end. It definitely felt like things were about to shift dramatically for Spider-Man within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it promised a whole new direction for the character.

Man, the movie ended with Peter Parker – Tom Holland’s version – totally cut off from everyone he knew. It was heartbreaking! He was living a pretty lonely life in a small apartment, and he even had to *make* his own Spider-Man suit because he had nothing else. It was a really downbeat but interesting way to finish things.

The new suit, nicknamed ‘Final Swing,’ shows Spider-Man becoming more confident and entering the part of his story where most Spider-Man movies start – a point where he relies on his own skills and ingenuity to improve his abilities, rather than simply receiving advanced technology.

The new Spider-Man movie, *Brand New Day*, is scheduled for release on July 31, 2025. Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings*, will direct the film, and Tom Holland will star alongside Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Michael Mando, and Sadie Sink.

I’m so excited for the new Spider-Man movie! It’s the fourth one with Tom Holland as our hero, and it’s really cool to see him as a young man in his twenties, living and working as Spider-Man in New York City. It seems like he’s finally finding his footing as the friendly neighborhood hero we all know and love.

Why Spider-Man 4’s Tech Change Matters?

Fans have adored Tom Holland as Spider-Man ever since he first appeared in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. However, throughout his time as the hero, he’s largely been given the tools to do the job, rather than having to earn or create them himself.

From his first advanced suit in *Civil War* to Tony Stark’s high-tech glasses in *Spider-Man: Far From Home*, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has consistently had an experienced Avenger guiding him.

This is a big change from the Spider-Man comics, where the hero relies on his intelligence and resourcefulness to overcome challenges. While Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has shown glimpses of this in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios generally hasn’t focused on that aspect of the character.

Now that Spider-Man is entering a new phase of stories, Marvel Studios is finally exploring a side of the character we haven’t seen much of in his Marvel Cinematic Universe adventures.

The reveal of Tom Holland’s new Spider-Man suit gave fans a glimpse of a more grounded Peter Parker. His updated web-shooters, noticeably less sleek than the Stark Tech versions, feel like something a resourceful but financially strapped young genius would create – a practical invention rather than a product of a massive corporation.

Spider-Man’s appeal lies in his resourcefulness. Despite being broke and struggling to pay bills, he’s able to cleverly create tools and gadgets from everyday objects to help him fight crime.

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2025-09-23 20:05