British actor Tom Holland is expected to earn at least $100 million for his role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, according to unnamed sources cited by the Wrap. The report, which draws on individuals with knowledge of Holland's deal, indicates that the 30-year-old actor received a $20 million upfront payment—approximately double what he reportedly earned for the previous Spider-Man film, No Way Home, in 2021. However, the extraordinary global box office performance of Brand New Day means Holland is projected to receive an additional $80 million or more in backend bonuses.
Box Office Milestone for Brand New Day
In just its third week of release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the eighth highest-grossing film of all time, unadjusted for inflation, surpassing $2 billion in ticket sales. Among the eight films that have reached this box office milestone, it is the second-fastest to do so, trailing only Avengers: Endgame (2019), which holds the record for the fastest. The film's success comes at a time when audience interest in Marvel Cinematic Universe films and superhero movies overall had been declining.
Holland's Salary Growth Over Time
Holland's reported compensation for Brand New Day represents a significant increase from his earlier roles as Spider-Man. When he first appeared as the character in Captain America: Civil War (2016), he was reportedly paid $250,000. For subsequent Spider-Man films, his reported salaries were: $500,000 for Homecoming (2017), $4 million for Far from Home (2019), and $10 million for No Way Home (2021). His initial contract is believed to have expired after No Way Home, leading to a freshly negotiated deal that resulted in the vastly higher remuneration for Brand New Day.
Context of Marvel's Recent Struggles
The box office dominance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day contrasts with recent struggles for Marvel films. In 2023, The Marvels grossed only $206 million against a reported production budget of $270 million, not including distribution and marketing costs. In 2024, Madame Web—a film about a character with direct ties to Spider-Man—earned just $100 million against an $80 million budget. According to Variety, Marvel released three consecutive commercial duds in 2025: Captain America: Brave New World ($415 million, compared to the $1.15 billion earned by the previous Captain America film in 2016); Thunderbolts ($382 million, against a $180 million production cost); and The Fantastic Four: First Steps ($521 million, against a production budget of $200 million).
A Remarkable Year for Holland
The success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day is part of a remarkable year for Holland. He also appeared as Telemachus in Christopher Nolan's acclaimed adaptation of The Odyssey, which is the second most financially successful film of 2026 with $1.3 billion in ticket sales. Additionally, Holland married Zendaya, his co-star in both Brand New Day and The Odyssey. The Guardian has contacted Sony Pictures for comment on the reported salary figures.
