Tom Holland says past films were ‘shit’ while promoting ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider‑Man: Brand New Day’
Actor Tom Holland told the Dish Podcast on July 22, 2026 that several movies from his earlier career were "shit" and that promoting such films was difficult. He added that when he promotes projects he truly believes in, like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and the upcoming Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, the press tour feels “like a victory lap”.
Holland said he is “absolutely loving” the current circuit because he is proud of both films. The Odyssey, in which he plays Telemachus, has grossed over $300 million worldwide in its first week and more than $600 million by its second weekend. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day is slated for a global theatrical release on July 31, 2026. He also praised co‑star Anne Hathaway, noting that she taught him valuable lessons about handling interviews.
Media outlets have speculated which titles Holland considers the “shit” films, naming candidates such as Chaos Walking, Dolittle, Cherry, Spies in Disguise and Uncharted, though Holland did not name them himself.
Entities: Anne Hathaway · Christopher Nolan · Spider‑Man: Brand New Day · Spider‑Man: Brand New Day (film) · The Odyssey · The Odyssey (film) · Tom Holland · Zendaya
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- [● 11 SOURCES] He said promoting films he is proud of is easy because he genuinely believes in them. (actor comment)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Speculated titles of Holland’s “shit” films include Chaos Walking, Dolittle, Cherry, Spies in Disguise and Uncharted. (media speculation)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Odyssey earned over $300 million worldwide in its first week and over $600 million by its second weekend. (box‑office report)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Tom Holland said some of his past films were “shit” and he would not recommend them. (actor comment)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Tom Holland is promoting two summer blockbusters: The Odyssey and Spider‑Man: Brand New Day. (actor comment)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Holland praised co‑star Anne Hathaway, saying she taught him valuable lessons about handling press interviews. (actor comment)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The interview with Holland was aired on the Dish Podcast on July 22, 2026. (broadcast date)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Spider‑Man: Brand New Day is scheduled for theatrical release on July 31, 2026. (release schedule)