“July is giving us not one but two reasons to spend a couple of hours in a blissfully air-conditioned cinema. The Odyssey sails into cinemas on 17 July, followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day on 29 July, which means blockbuster season is officially in full swing,” says Kayleigh. “Popcorn? Essential, so long as you promise to chew quietly (etiquette is everything). Frozen drink? Non-negotiable.
“Still, let’s be honest: the real bonus isn’t just an opportunity to avoid these horrendous heatwaves; it’s that we’re entering another glorious era of Tomdaya. Yes, I’m parasocial, and I’m at peace with it. Honestly, their chemistry is magnetic, Zendaya is an icon; Tom continues to set the internet’s standard for the green flag boyfriend, and the way they champion and genuinely respect one another makes them impossible not to root for.
“Every Spider-Man press tour has felt like watching a romcom unfold in real time, and now I get to look forward to another round of adorable interviews, stolen glances and inevitably impeccable red carpet fashion. Seeing them play Peter Parker and MJ hits a little differently when you’re also quietly rooting for their real-life romance. Whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day gives us the happily ever after they deserve is anyone’s guess (being Spider-Man has never exactly been conducive to a stress-free love life, right?), but at least Tomdaya have already given us one in real life.
“And with the Dune press tour poised and ready to begin? Well, I’m already seated for whatever they’ll dream up on the red carpet next.”
