Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day': Real-World Filming Locations

While audiences watch Spider-Man swing through the New York City skyline in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' the real filming locations tell a different story. The movie, starring Tom Holland, was shot in several unexpected spots across the UK, with Glasgow, Scotland, standing in for Manhattan.

During summer 2025, Holland and the crew were spotted filming in Glasgow, where set dressing and soundstage work helped transform the city into a convincing New York double. After the official trailer dropped in March 2026, the Facebook page Stepping Through Film matched stills to specific Glaswegian backdrops, showing how cinematic trickery made the substitution work.

Additional soundstage work took place at Pinewood Studios in England, where New York City scenes were recreated to match the on-location footage. Pinewood has hosted major franchises like James Bond, The Hobbit, and Star Wars over the decades.

In August 2025, Elle reported Holland was seen filming at Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey, with Zendaya visiting him on set. Brookwood is the UK's largest cemetery and one of Europe's biggest, established in 1849 by the London Necropolis Company. Notable graves include Thomas Dakin, a former Lord Mayor of London, and author Rebecca West.

In October 2025, the BBC reported filming at Fanum House in Basingstoke, following Holland's forced break from acting due to a concussion he sustained during filming in Watford.