While most trips to the grocery store involve nothing more dramatic than picking the ripest avocado, Tom Holland’s recent visit turned into something straight out of a movie scene when a scuffle erupted out nearby. Chaos broke loose—until none other than Tom Holland, the MCU’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, stepped in to save the day. The English actor recently shared in an interview with Men’s Health how his superhero fame helped defuse a tense situation during a visit to the Los Angeles supermarket.
Holland explained that two shoppers were locked in a heated altercation when he decided to intervene. Initially, his efforts seemed futile, but the mood shifted when one of the brawlers recognized him as Spider-Man. The realization seemed to halt the confrontation, as if the sheer presence of a cinematic superhero made tempers cool. Holland, however, remained modest about his role, chalking it up to the power of his global reputation.
2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for the 28-year-old actor. Holland is set to reprise his role as Spider-Man in the upcoming Spider-Man 4, with filming slated to begin mid-year. The sequel, a continuation of Peter Parker’s journey post-No Way Home, is already marked for a summer 2026 release. Additionally, Holland has signed on for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, where he’ll share the screen with a star-studded cast, including Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
Whether it’s breaking up fights in a supermarket or preparing for back-to-back box-office battles, Holland’s heroics seem to know no bounds. But here’s a question for you: if Spider-Man told you to calm down, would you be able to keep your cool?