Tom Holland and Zendaya Say They're Genuine Fans of Insomniac's Spider-Man Games — And Insomniac Wants Them to Visit

Tom Holland and Zendaya, the stars of Sony's live-action Spider-Man films, have confirmed they're genuine fans of Insomniac Games' Spider-Man titles, and the studio wasted no time responding with an open invitation to its California headquarters.

Holland and Zendaya Talk Insomniac's Games

In an interview with IGN Benelux published around June 23, 2026, Holland and Zendaya discussed their relationship with Insomniac's PlayStation trilogy, which spans Marvel's Spider-Man, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Holland was unequivocal in his praise, telling the outlet, "The games are absolutely sensational. We love the games." It's a rare instance of the actor who plays Peter Parker on screen publicly weighing in on how Insomniac has handled the character in its PlayStation adaptations. Zendaya offered a more candid, personal account of her own experience with the titles. She said she gets "very frustrated" while playing, explaining that she prefers to work through challenges on her own rather than lean on assistance. According to her, Holland repeatedly tries to help her through tricky sections anyway, adding a bit of friendly friction to what sounds like regular play sessions between the two. Neither actor detailed which specific game or mission sparked that frustration, but the anecdote paints a picture of the pair playing together outside of work on the films.

Insomniac Responds With an Open Door

Insomniac Games didn't let the moment pass quietly. The studio posted a response inviting Holland and Zendaya to visit its Burbank studio, telling the pair that if they're ever in the area, they're always welcome to swing by, see how the games are made, and take a tour of the facility. It's a notable gesture from the developer, connecting the actors who embody Peter Parker and MJ on screen with the team building the character's most acclaimed interactive adventures.

A Feedback Loop Between Game and Film

The admiration, it turns out, runs in both directions. Holland also revealed that the opening sequence of the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day feels "inspired" by Insomniac's games, noting that certain elements carry over from the video games into the new movie. He didn't specify exactly which elements he meant, but the comment suggests the creative overlap between Sony's cinematic and interactive Spider-Man properties has grown closer, with the games now shaping choices being made on the film side rather than the other way around. Whether Holland and Zendaya will actually take Insomniac up on its offer remains to be seen, but the exchange underscores how tightly interwoven Sony's various Spider-Man properties have become. With Marvel's Spider-Man 2 behind it and Spider-Man: Brand New Day still ahead, the relationship between Insomniac's games and the wider Spider-Man screen universe looks set to keep feeding into itself in both directions.