The Heartfelt No Way Home Scene That Brought Tom Holland to Tears—And Why It Wasn’t Scripted

For Tom Holland, Spider-Man: No Way Home wasn’t just another chapter in his portrayal of Peter Parker—it was a poignant, personal moment that brought him face-to-face with the history of Spider-Man in cinema. One scene, in particular, brought Holland to tears, as he shared the screen with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, the two previous actors to embody the iconic superhero.

The moment in question occurred during the rooftop scene where Holland’s Peter Parker first meets the other Spider-Men from different dimensions. As the cameras rolled, Holland found himself overwhelmed by the emotional weight of the moment.

“We were on set shooting the rooftop scene where I meet the boys for the first time,” Holland shared in an interview with CheatSheet. “And before one of the takes… it must have been my close-up or something. It was one that really, really required me to bring the emotion to the shot.” The setup was already surreal, as No Way Home marked the historic moment when the Multiverse opened up, allowing all three Spider-Men—Garfield, Maguire, and Holland—to unite on-screen. For fans, it was a dream come true; for Holland, it was a milestone that felt deeply personal.

As the scene came together, Holland approached Garfield and Maguire, expressing his gratitude. “I went up to the two boys on the level that they were standing, and I said to them, ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this. Thank you for being here,’” Holland recalled. “So we all embraced each other, and we were all crying because it meant so much to us.”

This heartfelt moment wasn’t scripted, yet it was so genuine that it resonated deeply with everyone on set. Director Jon Watts, producer Amy Pascal, and the writers recognized the emotional significance of the embrace and made the decision to reshoot it for the movie’s farewell scene. What started as a real, unscripted moment of gratitude became part of the film’s final emotional sequence, blurring the line between reality and fiction.

For Holland, this wasn’t just another day on set. It was a turning point, a moment where he realized he wasn’t just stepping into the shoes of a superhero; he was becoming part of Spider-Man’s cinematic legacy. “It meant so much to us,” he said, reflecting on how this scene encapsulated the gravity of what they had created together.

Holland’s journey as Spider-Man began with Captain America: Civil War in 2016, after he had made a name for himself with his breakout role in The Impossible (2012). By the time No Way Home was being filmed, Holland had become an integral part of the MCU, appearing in films like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Yet, No Way Home was different—it marked the end of an era for Holland’s version of the character and a tribute to the actors who had come before him.

For fans, the return of Maguire and Garfield was an emotional rollercoaster, a celebration of Spider-Man history. For Holland, it was a humbling experience of gratitude and legacy, a moment where he wasn’t just playing Peter Parker but living the very history of the role. That rooftop scene became not just a pivotal moment in the film, but a symbol of the powerful connection that unites generations of Spider-Man fans.

Holland’s experience filming No Way Home was unforgettable, a reminder that the impact of a film can go beyond the screen and touch the hearts of everyone involved. For Holland, it wasn’t just about multiverse magic—it was about legacy, friendship, and saying goodbye. And in that moment, surrounded by the Spider-Men who came before him, Holland truly understood the magnitude of what they had created.