Tom Holland has opened up about the rare challenge of promoting two major films at the same time, saying the experience has been far easier than people may expect. During a recent interview with Dish, the actor said he enjoys talking about projects he truly believes in.
The British star is currently promoting Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey alongside Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While the busy schedule means travelling around the world for interviews, Holland said his pride in both films makes the work feel rewarding rather than stressful.
His comments quickly caught fans' attention online after he joked that promoting movies is much easier when he does not have to pretend they are good.
Tom Holland Says Loving His Films Makes Press Tours Easier
Holland was asked how he was handling back-to-back international press tours while promoting two blockbuster films in the same month. Instead of calling the schedule exhausting, he admitted he has been enjoying every minute of it.
Tom Holland on doing two press tours in the same month: "To be honest, I’m absolutely loving it. I think when you’re doing press for movies you’re really proud of its really easy, because when they ask you questions about why should people go and watch this movie, you’re not lying to anyone"
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'To be honest, I'm absolutely loving it', Holland said. 'I think when you're doing press for movies that you're really proud of, it's really easy.'
He explained that answering questions becomes simple because he genuinely believes audiences will enjoy both films. According to Holland, speaking honestly is much easier than trying to sell something he does not fully support.
Actor Jokes About Past Films He Was Not Confident Promoting
Holland also made a funny but honest remark about previous projects. He admitted there have been moments in the past when promoting a film felt much harder.
'When they ask you questions about why people should go and watch this movie, you're not lying to anyone', he said. 'I've had experiences before when people say, "Why should you see this movie?" and in the back of your mind, you're like, "You shouldn't because it's shit"'.
The actor laughed as he reflected on those experiences. He added that this latest press tour has felt like 'a bit of a victory lap' because he is genuinely proud of both upcoming releases.
Anne Hathaway Became a Highlight of the Press Tour
Holland said one of the most rewarding parts of the global press tour has been spending several days alongside Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway, as the pair travelled together to promote Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film The Odyssey through a series of interviews and media appearances.
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“You just really blew everybody away because I think that, you know, because you have been a part of big movies, which is really remarkable for someone of your age, and you came in every day with your work ethic, leading by a 10,000 miles.” pic.twitter.com/5mFcRgvx9A
The actor said working so closely with Hathaway has made the demanding schedule far more enjoyable because he has been able to watch how she connects with journalists, answers questions with confidence, and handles every interview with years of experience and professionalism.
'She's such a pro', Holland said. 'It's been great.' He added that spending time with the veteran actress has been 'an awesome kind of learning experience', explaining that the opportunity to work alongside someone with such a successful career has taught him valuable lessons that he hopes to carry into future projects.
Busy Year Ahead With Two Major Hollywood Releases
Holland's schedule is packed as both films are among the biggest releases of 2026. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is is currently showing in theatres, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled for release later this month.
The Odyssey is Nolan's adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic and features an all-star cast that includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o and Charlize Theron. Universal Pictures has described the film as a large-scale mythic action epic.
Meanwhile, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks Holland's return as Peter Parker after the huge success of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and continues Marvel Studios' popular Spider-Man series.
With excitement building for both films, Holland's honest comments have added even more attention to his packed summer schedule. Rather than seeing two press tours as a burden, the actor says the experience has reminded him why he loves making films that he truly believes people will enjoy.
