For Tom Holland, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" delivers a different superhero story, one that deals more with vulnerability.
Sony's new film, based on the famous Marvel hero who uses a web to navigate his way through the city, presents a different take on the superhero story - focusing on loneliness, community and the need to ask for help.
"The film is in a way a cautionary tale about the consequences of living alone, about the importance of community and how sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is to ask for help," Holland told Reuters.
He added that the film is "more realistic, darker and more emotional," but that doesn't mean the humor and entertaining elements that the series is known for have disappeared.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretin, and the story takes place several years after the events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which was directed by Jon Watts.
In the new sequel, Peter Parker tries to deal with the consequences of a spell performed by the superhero Doctor Strange, which caused everyone to forget his existence, as well as the fact that he is actually Spider-Man.
Among those who no longer have any memories of him are Michelle MJ Jones-Watson, Peter's girlfriend, played once again by Zendaya, and his best friend Ned, played by Jacob Batalon. Both have forgotten all the moments they spent with Peter.
As he tries to navigate his new reality, Spider-Man finds an unexpected ally in the vigilante Punisher, played by Jon Bernthal. His appearance also ties into Marvel's Daredevil and The Punisher series.
Although their relationship is not easy at first, the two characters build a connection over time.
"It's always interesting when you have two characters who are trying to push everyone away from each other. It's the opposite of what it means to be human, but sometimes that attitude takes over and suddenly you start caring for someone you swore you never would," Bernthal said.
The Punisher is just one of a number of Marvel characters set to appear in the film, including assassin Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pugh, and Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, reprised by Mark Ruffalo.
Despite numerous fan theories, one mystery remains unsolved - the identity of the character played by "Stranger Things" star Ceddie Sink. The actress admitted that she had no trouble keeping the secret until the film's promotions began.
"Now that I have to talk about it all day, it's a little harder than I expected," she said.
The idiot, who directed "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and was an executive producer on Marvel's "Wonder Man" series, says he hopes audiences will continue to be surprised by the unexpected moments in the new film.
"Trying to solve the puzzle in advance is fun and exciting and creates anticipation. But I hope people don't ask for too much, because the experience of watching a movie on a big screen, in a room full of people, can still bring a lot of surprises," he said.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" hits theaters on July 31st.
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