Jackie Chan Confirms He’s Directing Action for Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

Your friendly neighborhood web-slinger is about to get a massive martial arts upgrade.

A viral photo of martial arts legend Jackie Chan visiting the London set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has just set the internet on fire. Fans are officially buzzing now that Chan has confirmed his world-renowned Jackie Chan Stunt Team is handling the film's intense action choreography.

Jackie Chan Stepped in as Action Director

Speaking with Hong Kong outlet HK01, Chan revealed that he originally went to London for a business meeting and decided to stop by the Marvel set while his stunt crew was working. He didn't just watch, though—Chan personally stepped in as the action director to oversee his team's rehearsals, causing director Destin Daniel Cretton to absolutely geek out.

"I went to watch their rehearsals, and the director was so excited when he saw me," Chan shared, confirming that the upcoming blockbuster will bear his signature, high-energy footprint.

Why This Means "Anime-Level" Action for Spidey

This isn't the first time Cretton has brought in Chan’s legendary crew. They previously collaborated on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings—a movie universally praised for hand-to-hand fight sequences (like the iconic bus and scaffolding fights) that critics compared to top-tier anime choreography.

Because Chan's team rarely attaches themselves to Hollywood projects outside of his own movies, their involvement in Brand New Day is a massive deal. This hyper-fluid, street-level combat style is exactly what the film needs, especially with heavy-hitters like Jon Bernthal's Punisher and Mark Ruffalo's Hulk sharing the screen.

With the movie leaning heavily into old-school, real-location filmmaking rather than pure green screens, having the world's best stunt team at the helm could easily push this film's action past anything we've ever seen in the MCU.

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Over to You!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31. Are you expecting this to feature the absolute best fight choreography in the entire franchise? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!