Spider-Man explosion scene thrills hundreds of movie fans on Glasgow's ‘New York' streets

Scottish Sun

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AN EPIC explosion scene wowed movie fans as a Spider-Man chase was filmed on the streets of Glasgow.
The city's Bothwell Street has been used for the sensational stunt for the past week.
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A chase scene was filmed on the streets of Glasgow
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The explosion was part of a car chase scene
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The explosion rattled windows in nearby office blocks
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It is one of many explosive stunts being filmed in Glasgow for the Marvel flick
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The busy business area has been transformed into downtown Manhattan for the Marvel flick starring Tom Holland as the friendly neighbourhood web-slinger.
Filming has seen a tank roaring through the city centre while a fleet of NYPD cars speed after it with their red and blue lights flashing.
And film-lovers managed to get a behind the scenes glimpse of how the MCU's sensational action scenes are made.
Movie crews have been setting off explosions as part of the tremendous pursuit.
This morning, hundreds of onlookers gathered at barriers on the edge of the film set.
The tank began speeding down Bothwell Street and drove past a raised crane arm with the explosives attached to it.
As the armoured vehicle roared past, the blast erupted in the air above the street, sending a huge fireball erupting in the air.
Police cars were skidding and screeching along the street as part of the jaw-dropping stunt.
Windows in nearby office buildings were shaken by the blast.
One worker said: "So many people are here today to see it. It's been busy for the past week with people coming to watch them filming.
Watch spectacular moment Spider-Man swings through air as daring stunt filmed on Glasgow street
"Everywhere just seems a lot busier now they know the car chase is being filmed.
"I watched today's explosion from the office window. As soon as it went off I could hear the glass shaking."
Another explosion was filmed over the weekend with a fireball erupting on the road in front of the three police cars being used in the chase.
Part of today's movie action has seen another cop car raised onto its side.
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Spider-Man swings through the skies of Glasgow
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The masked web-slinger made an appearance
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NYPD cars have been speeding through the streets
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Earlier this week, movie star Holland, 29, was spotted on set filming scenes for his fourth instalment as the red-and-blue wall crawling hero.
He even donned the iconic costume when he came to meet fans.
Holland's stunt double was even seen swinging through the skies while attached to a huge scaffolding structure.
The action stand-in also rode on the roof of a speeding car.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will see Tom Holland return as the legendary hero.
It will also star his real-life girlfriend Zendaya, 28, and star Jon Bernthal as The Punisher.
The movie will be released on July 31 2026.