Highlights:
- A viral post has reignited discussion around Tom Holland’s Spider-Man costume in Avengers: Infinity War
- An unverified claim suggests a VFX artist spent months digitally adjusting Holland’s costume area
- Social media users have joked about a so-called “Penis Parker Cut” of the film
- The claim remains unconfirmed and has not been addressed by Disney or Marvel Studios
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set for release on 31 July 2026
A rumour circulating on social media has captured the internet’s attention this week, involving Tom Holland’s Spider-Man costume in Avengers: Infinity War. A tweet, which gained traction after appearing to show a behind-the-scenes image of Holland in costume, prompted discussion about the suit’s design — and sparked an unverified claim from someone who identified themselves as a former visual effects (VFX) artist.
The poster alleged that one VFX artist was tasked with digitally adjusting Holland’s costume in the groin area, stating it was a job that spanned “months” during post-production. No sources or confirmations have been provided to verify this claim.
Social media reacts with humour and curiosity
As expected, the internet reacted swiftly. Many social media users responded with humour, coining the term “Penis Parker Cut”, referencing other pop culture “alternate edits” such as the widely discussed (but never released) “Cats Butthole Cut.”
While clearly tongue-in-cheek, the trend reflects a recurring curiosity among fans about what goes into VFX-heavy productions — and what changes are made before the final release. It’s worth noting that superhero suits are often digitally enhanced or modified during post-production, particularly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where VFX plays a substantial role in costume design and continuity.
No official comment from Disney or Marvel Studios
At the time of writing, neither Marvel Studios nor Disney have responded to the viral rumour. The claim remains unverified, and the post itself appears to be anecdotal and without formal attribution.
However, the online conversation has drawn attention once again to the intensive workload faced by VFX artists on large-scale franchise films. Marvel has previously faced criticism for long hours and tight turnarounds in post-production, though it remains unclear whether this particular claim holds any truth.
Upcoming Spider-Man project on the horizon
Meanwhile, anticipation continues to build for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set to release in cinemas on 31 July 2026. The film marks Tom Holland’s next outing as Peter Parker, following delays to Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
While fans are largely excited for the character’s next chapter, the viral rumour has, for now, added a humorous twist to the public conversation around Marvel’s famously detailed post-production process.
