Actor Tom Holland, 29, suffered a mild concussion on September 19, 2025, while performing a stunt on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The incident took place at Leavesden Studios in Watford, England.
Tom Holland injured himself during a stunt on set. The precise mechanism, what kind of stunt and how the head injury occurred, has not been fully disclosed.
After the stunt, he was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Physicians diagnosed the injury as a mild concussion.
No other cast or crew have been reported injured in the incident.
Holland had shared a video in his Instagram profile from the shooting set in Glasgow in August.
A mild concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
It results from a blow or jolt to the head (or body) that causes the brain to move inside the skull. Even without skull fracture, this movement can disrupt brain function.
Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, confusion, sensitivity to light or noise, nausea, and temporary disorientation.
Diagnosis often involves neurological evaluation, imaging if indicated, and observation for worsening symptoms.
Recovery typically spans from a few days to a few weeks, depending on severity and individual factors; rest (physical and cognitive) is a mainstay.
Production for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been paused as a precaution. Tom Holland is taking several days off from filming to allow recovery. At least one public appearance (a charity dinner) occurred the following night, though Holland left the event early due to not feeling well.
This is among several incidents of actors sustaining injuries during action sequences or stunts. Even when planning and safety protocols are in place, stunts involve risk. Since the brain is sensitive to mechanical forces, even “mild” concussions warrant careful monitoring to avoid complications such as prolonged symptoms or repeated injury.
Stunt performers and actors are at elevated risk for head injuries. Standard preventive measures include rehearsing movements in controlled environments, using protective padding or helmets when possible, and maintaining on-site medical staff. The film industry has increasingly emphasized safety after previous high-profile injuries. Guidelines often mirror those from sports medicine, where return-to-play protocols are well established.
Tom Holland sustained a mild concussion while filming a stunt for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on September 19, 2025. He was hospitalized, evaluated, and has since paused work for a few days for recovery. No other injuries have been reported. His condition, according to reports, does not seem serious, but medical guidelines suggest rest and follow-up care are essential.
Reference:
1. Ferry, Benjamin, and Alexei DeCastro. “Concussion.” StatPearls . Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; updated January 9, 2023. Accessed September 22, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537017/.
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