As updates around Spider-Man 4 continue to trickle out, scoopers and online speculators are ramping up theories about what the highly anticipated MCU sequel may have in store. With rumors suggesting that the film will kick off production in early 2025 and recent hints it may be released before ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘, fans are eager to dissect anything for clues about the web-slinger’s next outing.
Among the most prevalent speculations is the idea that Spider-Man 4 will move to an Avengers-level scale, complete with multiverse implications. Ever since the conclusion of ‘No Way Home‘, which rebooted Tom Holland’s Spider-Man for future stories, the notion of expanding beyond standalone adventures has continued to swirl. Here’s what fans can expect.
Will The Upcoming Film Have Multiple Spider-Men?
With the Marvel multiverse established as a mainstay of the MCU, many anticipate the fourth Spider-man film will embrace this cosmic concept to an even larger degree, despite a call for a grounded Web-Slinger movie. Reports suggesting that Destin Daniel Cretton will direct the film have also fueled theories.
One of the most prevailing fan theories surrounding Spider-Man 4’s plot involves the inclusion of multiple Peter Parkers from across the multiverse. After the events of ‘No Way Home’ saw Holland’s Spider-Man lose his support system, some speculate he may seek the assistance of counterparts like Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire again to face a major threat.
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Garfield’s comments about the endless potential for the character and willingness to return have only amplified this speculation. Whether the other Spider-Men appear directly or are instead just mentioned to, their inclusion could deliver the crossover scope of an Avengers movie.
Russo Brothers Set To Steer The Story With Destin Daniel Cretton
While the official writer’s room has not been revealed, many scoopers claim Spider-Man 4 may involve significant input or a story outline from MCU architects Joe and Anthony Russo along with the new director Destin Daniel Cretton. As the directors steer the cinematic universe’s biggest events with their Avengers duology, their rumored story contributions are seen as a sign the sequel is gearing up to deliver Avengers level stakes.
Whether through a team-up, crossover elements or massive third act showdown, Russo’s involvement suggests the web head’s next standalone could match earlier team-up with the Shang-Chi director on board.
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While nothing has been officially confirmed for Spider-Man 4’s plot, online speculators will undoubtedly continue strategizing how the movie will work out. An Avengers sized adventure through the Multiverse seems the case for a set-up to Doomsday in order to satisfy both fans and setup future crossovers. Only time will tell what secrets the highly anticipated sequel has in store.
