With 'Spider-Man 4' set to begin filming next year, rumors and speculation about the plot as well as new and returning characters involved have intensified.
- October 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - "Spider-Man 4", which recently enlisted "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" director Destin Daniel Cretton to helm, is scheduled to begin filming next year. The plot remains a closely guarded secret, but rumors have started to surface. One of the most tantalizing hints is the return of Tom Holland as the iconic web-slinger and Zendaya Coleman as MJ, though their deals have yet to officially close.
A reliable source, MyTimeToShineHello (MTTSH), claims that the movie will introduce two new villains while also bringing back an old foe, Michael Keaton's Vulture. Fans wondered if they'd ever see Adrian Toomes again after his much-maligned cameo in "Morbius", and Keaton has expressed an interest in revisiting the character. Interestingly, casting is also underway for a new group of classmates for Peter, with speculation rife that one of them could be the second female lead, possibly Black Cat.
Another rumor that has fans buzzing is the potential involvement of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, signaling a shift in the film's focus towards the Multiverse. According to recent scoops, "Spider-Man 4" will indeed be a Multiversal story, potentially featuring cameos from Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. The movie could be an "Avengers-level event," with some Multiversal elements, despite initial disagreements between Sony's Tom Rothman and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige about the story's direction.
Furthermore, MTTSH also hints at the introduction of Knull, set to appear in "Venom: The Last Dance" and likely as the "big bad" of "Spider-Man 4". While Knull will be the primary antagonist, the film will reportedly include two minor villains serving as "intro" villains. Speculations suggest these could be Vulture and Scorpion, although Michael Keaton has stated that he hasn't been approached about a potential appearance.
Interestingly, an initial rumor claimed the movie would be more street-level, with Kingpin as a significant adversary. However, with the MCU scrapping Kang and possibly introducing Doctor Doom as the new big villain, the film's focus may have shifted.
Tom Holland recently teased on his Instagram with an "announcement tomorrow," leaving fans eagerly awaiting confirmation of any new developments. Although Holland has expressed weariness in reprising Spider-Man, his involvement in this upcoming adventure is almost certain, potentially marking his final solo outing as the wall-crawler.
Stay tuned, Spidey fans! "Spider-Man 4" promises to be an exhilarating addition to the MCU, blending familiar faces with new Multiversal threats and keeping the legacy of the wall-crawler alive and well.
