- After months of rumor, the next instalment of the web-slinger’s story is going ahead
- Tom Holland is reprising his role as Spidey
- Movie is set to debut in cinemas in 2026 after Avengers: Doomsday
While it had been rumored for some time, it was recently confirmed that there will be a fourth Spider-Man movie in the MCU. Here is all we know about it.
It was thought that Spider-Man’s solo story was wrapped up at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the third in a trilogy of films. This remains one of the biggest grossing MCU films and one of the best rated.
But ever since the release of No Way Home in 2021, there were rumors that Spidey might return.
These rumors gained traction in the summer when Tom Holland, who has played the MCU’s Spider-Man, made comments that there were talks about a film, but it would only be made if the script was up to the standard of the previous three.
Then in the autumn, Holland appeared on the Jimmy Fallon Show, and, having recently said he’d seen a script for Spider-Man 4 that excited him, revealed that production on the movie will begin next year.
Who is starring in Spider-Man 4?
Holland is back as Spider-Man. This will be his fourth solo Spider-Man movie in the MCU, as well as appearances in various other MCU films, starting with Captain America: Civil War. The character is rumored to be appearing in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to come out before Spider-Man 4.
However, we haven’t had details of anyone else who has been cast yet. It remains to be seen if Zendaya will return as MJ Watson or if Spidey will pursue a different love interest, possibly Gwen Stacey, who has yet to be seen in the MCU.
Back in September there were rumors that Andrew Garfield – who played Spidey in The Amazing Spider-Man films and appeared in No Way Home – would be in Spider-Man 4. However, the actor himself squashed those rumors.
Who is directing Spider-Man 4
The next Spider-Man movie will have a new director. Jon Watts was in the chair for the first three, but has said he is not involved in the latest one. However, he is excited to watch the film but just as a fan. Destin Daniel Cretton – who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in the MCU – is helming this one.
What is the plot of Spider-Man 4?
What the plot of the film will be remains to be seen. Holland has said he is excited by the script, but has been careful not to elaborate further as yet.
It is thought that Spidey will be in Avengers: Doomsday – although this hasn’t been confirmed – and that events in that movie could have a bearing on the plot of Spider-Man 4.
There is also no word on who the main villain will be – although there is plenty of speculation on the internet about candidates.
When is Spider-Man 4 out?
Spider-Man 4 will swing into theaters in July 2026.
