Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day – ‘When it’s your best friend it’s easy’

Holland, 30, wouldn’t be drawn on whether this is the end of his time as Spider-Man (“You’re going to have to watch this movie and that might answer your question,” he said).

But he added there was an “endless” list of characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe he would love to buddy up with next.

“I feel so blessed to be a part of this world and I’ve been so lucky to share the screen with so many people,” he said. “There’s loads of characters I’d love to work with in the future.”

The film also has some fresh faces, including Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, who has joined the franchise in a highly secretive, mystery role.

The internet has been awash with theories and speculation over who she might be playing, but Sink – who didn’t attend the premiere – hasn’t given anything away.

The last time viewers saw Peter Parker, he had voluntarily erased himself from the memories of his loved ones.

So in this latest film, Parker will have to deal with his closest friends and his girlfriend no longer knowing who he is.

Brand New Day also stars Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal and Mark Ruffalo, while it has a new director, Destin Daniel Cretton.

Reviews for Spider-Man: Brand New Day so far have been mostly positive.

The Independent’s Clarisse Loughrey, external declared it to be “the best Spider-Man movie in more than 20 years,” giving it four stars, while the Telegraph’s Robbie Collin, external also awarded it four stars, saying it “restores the gawkiness the franchise has been missing”.

The Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney, external said the film “balances self-reflection with action”, although there was a more mixed response from the Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw, external. He gave it three stars, saying Zendaya “saves” the film.

The most recent Spider-Man film, 2021’s No Way Home, was a huge box office success, grossing $1.9bn worldwide.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is out now in UK cinemas.