Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set to Feature Practical Web-Swinging After CGI Dominated Previous Films

Filming for *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* is underway, and fans are excited to see practical web-swinging make its return, after a series of films relying heavily on CGI. Set footage from Glasgow, Scotland, shows Tom Holland’s Spider-Man swinging across the set, including scenes where he’s seen chasing a tank while dodging explosions. Unlike previous MCU Spider-Man films, where CGI was the go-to for web-swinging, *Brand New Day* is set to feature a more grounded, practical approach to the iconic movement. This comes after director Jon Watts, who helmed earlier MCU Spider-Man films, voiced his disapproval of practical web-swinging, citing it as unrealistic. Fans are enthusiastic about the possibility of more realistic action sequences in this installment, as many have pointed out the success of practical effects in earlier Spider-Man films like *The Amazing Spider-Man*. Additionally, the film will also feature the return of popular characters, including Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, and Michael Mando as Scorpion. This blend of practical effects with beloved characters is generating considerable buzz ahead of the film’s release in 2026.