Christopher Nolan, known for his work with Batman, is now shifting his focus to Spider-Man. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tom Holland will star in Nolan’s upcoming film, sharing the screen with Matt Damon.
As is typical with Nolan’s films, details about this project are being kept under wraps. However, the report from THR suggests the setting may take place either in the past or the future, rather than the present. Filming is expected to commence in early 2025, with Universal set to distribute the movie in IMAX on July 17, 2026. This release date has become synonymous with Nolan’s productions, following the pattern established by films like Oppenheimer, Dunkirk, Inception, and The Dark Knight. Nolan will be producing the film alongside his wife, Emma Thomas, under their production banner, Syncopy.
What’s the theme of Nolan’s next project? A report from Variety has indicated what the film will not be about; Nolan won’t be directing a rumored adaptation of The Prisoner, a remake of the iconic British sci-fi series from the late 1960s.
Interestingly, rumors on Reddit imply that Nolan’s next film may draw inspiration from Blue Thunder, a 1983 action-thriller that follows a police officer (played by Roy Scheider) who uncovers a plan by the government to use a high-tech helicopter for crowd control and surveillance.
2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Nolan, as he not only wrote but also directed Oppenheimer for Universal. This biopic explored the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist pivotal in developing the atomic bomb for the U.S. during World War II. Cillian Murphy portrayed Oppenheimer, featuring a stellar cast that included Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh. The film achieved immense success, grossing $977 million globally and winning seven Oscars, with Nolan capturing both Best Picture and Best Director.
As for Holland, he has just wrapped up a successful portrayal of Romeo in a London stage adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. The year 2025 looks to be busy for Holland, as he is also slated to begin filming Spider-Man 4 and Avengers: Doomsday.
