Hanoi [Vietnam], August 13: Tom Holland and Zendaya are currently a sensation at the global box office, starring in two of the year's biggest hits: 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. Off-screen, they are admired for their simple, private relationship.
From 'The Odyssey' to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Tom Holland and Zendaya created a box office sensation by starring together in two of the year's biggest hits. In early July, they reunited on the big screen in Christopher Nolan 's epic blockbuster, The Odyssey . The film has been a box office sensation for weeks, currently grossing over $1.1 billion.
In The Odyssey , Tom Holland and Zendaya don't have any scenes together. Holland plays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus ( played by Matt Damon ) and Penelope (played by Anne Hathaway ). Telemachus faces suitors vying for his mother's throne while simultaneously searching for answers about the existence of his father, who has been missing for 20 years. Zendaya portrays Athena in the form of a young priestess killed in the Trojan War. This character exists within Odysseus's mind, engaging in philosophical dialogues with him during moments of uncertainty, disorientation, and loss on her journey home.
Tom Holland and Zendaya appeared together at promotional events for The Odyssey throughout the summer and became more open about expressing their affection in public. According to People , when asked, "Did Athena love Odysseus?", Tom Holland jokingly replied, "No, because she's already married to me."
Still busy with the promotional schedule for The Odyssey , they are now caught up in the whirlwind of activities launching the superhero blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the end of July. The latest Spider-Man film has already taken the global box office by storm, raking in nearly $1.7 billion, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026 (to date).
In the film, they showed great chemistry as Spider-Man Peter Parker and his girlfriend MJ. In the new installment, no one (including MJ) knows of Parker's existence. MJ has a new life completely unrelated to Parker, leaving Spider-Man grappling with conflicting emotions. The pair's chemistry, honed from their experience in the previous three films, continues to impress with their natural and intimate interactions.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
