Spider-Man: Brand New Day took ‘a lot of finishing moves’ directly from Insomniac’s games, Tom Holland reveals
The upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film has drawn considerable inspiration from Insomniac's video game adaptations of the character, marking a notable shift in how entertainment media influences each other. Tom Holland confirmed that the film's choreography and combat sequences were informed by the games, including specific finishing moves and acrobatic sequences that mirror those found in the digital versions. The production team, including stunt and action coordinators, largely comprised video game enthusiasts who actively drew from Insomniac's work when designing comparable sequences.
The film has achieved critical acclaim with a 90 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating and an average score of 7.1, continuing the relative consistency of Holland's Spider-Man films since 2017. This project exemplifies a growing phenomenon where interactive entertainment now serves as a creative reference point for cinematic productions, reversing decades of tradition where films typically influenced video game development.
- Tom Holland revealed that Insomniac's Spider-Man games directly influenced the action choreography and finishing moves in Brand New Day
- The film's stunt and action coordinators, who are avid gamers, deliberately incorporated game sequences and combat mechanics into the production
- The movie achieved strong critical reception (90% Rotten Tomatoes), exemplifying how video games now serve as creative references for major film projects