Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Fight Scenes Started With Marvel’s Spider-Man Screenshots
The upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film has drawn direct inspiration from Insomniac Games’ acclaimed Spider-Man video game series. During promotional events for the movie, star Tom Holland revealed how the games influenced the action choreography, particularly the finishing moves Spider-Man uses to defeat enemies in the film.
Holland discussed how he studied the games while preparing for the role, noting that many of the movie’s action sequences and finishing move designs were directly inspired by Insomniac’s interpretation of Spider-Man combat. Director Destin Daniel Cretton collaborated with Holland to translate the kinetic, visceral action of the games into live-action sequences that capture the same dynamic energy.
This cross-media influence reflects how modern video game adaptations increasingly draw technical and creative inspiration from source material in different formats. Insomniac’s Spider-Man games have been widely praised for delivering the definitive interactive experience of the character, and their impact on the film demonstrates how strong game design can influence blockbuster cinema. The connection highlights the growing convergence between gaming and film, where successful games can serve as creative reference points for live-action productions.