Marvel fans are certainly having the best time of them. This was once again evident after the confirmation of the release date of Spider-Man 4, starring Tom Holland in the titular role. The 4th instalment that takes place in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton is scheduled to release on July 24, 2026 and. Besides Tom Holland, another cast member who is confirmed in this Spider-Man film is Zendaya, who will reprise her role as Michelle Zones/MJ. However, besides the release date, another thing is also hyping up the fans, which is the plot.
The plot of Spider-Man 4
Even though the plot is under construction, however, Tom Holland has given a little update about it on the show Good Morning America. He stated that the plot is practically crazy and something which marvel never did. However, based on the reports of insiders, this film will be a street-level storyline where Spider-Man would have to fight against Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, who will be the mayor of New York and will impose a ban on vigilant superheroes in the city.
 Nonetheless, another report states a completely different story as it is stated that the film will basically take the adaption of the House of M storyline with Dr Doom being the main antagonist and the ending of the film will directly connect to Avengers: Secret Wars.
Meanwhile, besides the speculation of the plot another thing has also been speculated for the film.
Will Venom appear?
There is a low possibility of Venom appearing based on the ending of Venom 3; however, in the end, credit scene of Spider-Man No Way Home, it is seen that a little bit of Venom’s symbiote is left by Eddie before transporting back to his universe. So, in this film, there is a high chance that this particular symbiote can bond with Peter Parker, giving him the classic black suit. Nevertheless, besides the symbiote, there are also rumors of a fan favorite marvel character also appearing in the film.
A popular character can appear in Spider-Man 4.
The rumors are that Daredevil /Matthew Murdock, a popular superhero of Marvel will also appear in the film. The character previously appeared in No Way Home, portrayed by Charlie Cox. A rumor is that Spiderman will team up with Daredevil against Kingpin. Besides Charlie Cox and Zendaya, two more actors are also being counted to reprise their roles.
Is Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield returning?
They previously appeared on No Way Home, reprising their role as Peter Parker from their respective film franchises. However There is a low amount of chance of them appearing in this film. Nevertheless, various insiders have stated that Sony, to capitalize on the success of the previous Spiderman film, wants this film also to be on the line of the multiverse. Besides that, both of them are still interested in returning to Spider-Man.
Andrew Garfield repeatedly stated that he would back 100 percent if things went right. Tobey Maguire has stated that he is always up to portray Spiderman. Speaking about Spiderman, if rumors are correct, then this film is also about to provide the first live-action version of a fan-favorite version of this character.
Is Miles Morales appearing in Spiderman 4?
As reported by insiders, Sony and Marvel are considering an appearance of the MCU version of Miles Morales in the film, who was previously mentioned in Spiderman Homecoming film in a deleted scene. Through this process, both of the studios want to capitalize on the character’s newfound popularity, which it got due to the Spider-Verse films. Meanwhile, Spiderman is not the only one who has been rumored to return; a popular villain of  Spiderman is also rumored to return in this aspect.
A popular Spiderman villain might appear
Green Goblin/ Norman Osborn is perhaps one of the prominent arch nemesis of Spiderman. The character already appeared in the MCU, where Willem Dafoe once again reprised his role from the Raimi trilogy. However, the character was not from the MCU and came from another universe. As per the reports of insiders in this process, Disney and Sony both want to create their own goblin storyline in the MCU, but instead of Norman Osborn or Green Goblin. This goblin will be different as it will be  Hobgoblin .
Ned Leeds, the character who donned the moniker of Hobgoblin in comics, already exists in the MCU played by Jacob Batalon; this version is the best friend of Peter Parker. The reports are that Ned Leeds will finally don this moniker in MCU, which will also give one of the classic Spiderman storylines where Peter Parker has repeatedly fought with Harry Osborn, his best friend who became Green Goblin.
List of Spider-Man films
Title | Year | Actor | Director |
Spiderman | 2002 | Tobey Maguire | Sam Raimi |
Spiderman 2 | 2004 | Tobey Maguire | Sam Raimi |
Spiderman 3 | 2007 | Tobey Maguire | Sam Raimi |
The Amazing Spiderman | 2012 | Andrew Garfield | Marc Webb |
The Amazing Spiderman 2 | 2014 | Andrew Garfield | Marc Webb |
Spiderman: Homecoming | 2017 | Tom Holland | Jon Watts |
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse | 2018 | Shameik Moore (voice) | Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, Rodney Rothman |
Spiderman: Far From Home | 2019 | Tom Holland | Jon Watts |
Spiderman: No Way Home | 2021 | Tom Holland/Andrew Garfield/Tobey Maguire | Jon Watts |
Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse | 2023 | Shameik Moore (voice) | Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin Thompson |
Watch this Superhero film while waiting for Spider-Man 4
Since the film is 2 years away from the release date, what is the best thing to do besides waiting? Well definitely catching some superhero films in this process! Here is a couple of films in this line
Rank | Title | Year |
1 | The Dark Knight | 2008 |
2 | Blade | 1998 |
3 | Logan | 2017 |
4 | The Avengers | 2012 |
5 | Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 |
6 | Avengers: Endgame | 2019 |
7 | Superman | 1978 |
8 | The Batman | 2022 |
9 | Black Panther | 2018 |
10 | Iron Man | 2008 |
11 | Guardians of the Galaxy | 2014 |
12 | Captain America: Civil War | 2016 |
13 | Wonder Woman | 2017 |
14 | Thor: Ragnarok | 2017 |
15 | Deadpool | 2016 |
16 | Batman Begins | 2005 |
17 | X-Men: Days of Future Past | 2014 |
18 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 2014 |
19 | X-men | 2000 |
20 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 2014 |
FAQ
When is Spider-Man 4 scheduled to be released?
Spiderman 4 is set to release on July 24, 2026. Â
Who is directing Spider-Man 4?
Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the fourth installment of the MCU Spiderman trilogy.
What are some potential plotlines for Spider-Man 4?
While the plot is still under wraps, rumors suggest a street-level story with Kingpin as the villain or a multiverse-spanning adventure involving Dr. Doom.
Is there a chance of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield returning in Spiderman 4?
While there’s speculation, it’s unlikely that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will reprise their roles in this film. However, Sony is exploring multiverse possibilities.
Could Miles Morales appear in Spiderman 4?
There are rumors that Miles Morales might make an appearance in the MCU, possibly in Spiderman 4.