Tom Holland admits some of his movies are ‘sh*t’ and hard to promote
Tom Holland said promoting films he isn’t proud of is much harder than talking up hits, admitting on a podcast this week that some of his past movies were simply bad, without naming titles.
TL;DR
- Holland made the comment on the Dish Podcast while promoting The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- He said press tours are “really easy” for movies he’s proud of, but not for ones he considers weak.
- He did not name specific films; past projects like Chaos Walking and Uncharted drew mixed reviews.
- Holland also praised co-star Anne Hathaway for making the Odyssey press run easier.
What Holland said
Holland made the remarks while discussing the contrast between promoting films he’s proud of and ones he isn’t, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He said press for movies he loves is straightforward because he isn’t lying to anyone about whether people should see them.
He then described the opposite scenario, recalling being asked why audiences should watch a particular film. In the back of his mind, he said, the answer was that they shouldn’t, “because it’s shit,” according to Deadline.
The hosts did not press him to name specific titles, and Holland moved the conversation back to projects he’s currently promoting.
Why it matters now
Holland is mid-way through a packed summer press cycle for two major releases: The Odyssey, which has already crossed $300 million globally, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. His candor stands out against the usual scripted enthusiasm actors bring to promotional interviews.
He also credited co-star Anne Hathaway with making the Odyssey run easier, calling the experience of doing press alongside her “an awesome learning experience,” according to HuffPost UK.
UK talent angle
Holland, born and raised in Kingston upon Thames, London, remains one of Britain’s most bankable exports in Hollywood. His comments landed as Spider-Man: Brand New Day — a UK co-production distributed by Sony — approaches its wide theatrical release.
What’s next
Neither Holland nor his team has commented further on which films he considers weak spots in his filmography. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to open in theaters on July 31.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed July 28, 2026.
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