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Study Debunks Spider-Man: What a Spider Bite Would Really Do

other · 2026-08-18

As 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' dominates global box offices, becoming only the eighth film in history to surpass $2 billion in revenue, a new study from Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow challenges the film's scientific accuracy. The academy's press release details the real physiological effects of a spider bite, contrasting sharply with the superhero narrative. Tom Holland's portrayal of the web-slinging hero has been breaking records, but the academy's findings suggest that such a bite would not grant superpowers but rather cause severe medical complications. The study underscores the divide between cinematic fantasy and biological reality, offering a sobering counterpoint to the film's commercial success.

Key facts

  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the eighth film in history to gross over $2 billion.
  • Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man in the film.
  • Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow published a press release analyzing the real effects of a spider bite.
  • The study concludes that a spider bite would not grant superpowers.
  • The film's success has revived box office numbers to pre-coronavirus levels.
  • The academy's findings highlight the unrealistic nature of the film's premise.

Entities

Artists

  • Tom Holland

Institutions

  • Kelvinside Academy

Locations

  • Glasgow
  • United Kingdom

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