Summary
Spider-Man 4has had a rocky start so far, with issues regarding the script putting question marks on whether or not the Marvel Cinematic Universe film will be rushed to release as expected on July 19, 2025. However, a big reason for the possible issues appears to be that Marvel Studios is gearing up to make some significant changes from the previous films.
Marvel Studios has already produced three greatSpider-Manmovies that have proven popular among fans, so the idea of making a significant change could be alarming to some people. However, that is exactly what is being planned forSpider-Man 4at the moment, which could lead to a totally different film than people initially expected.
According to industry insiderDaniel Richtman,Spider-Man 4is set to have a brand new supporting cast. The film is reportedly set to be taken in a new direction under Destin Daniel Cretton, with a new take being put on Spider-Man as a character. It showcases that Marvel Studios is ready and willing to take a big gamble with the popular webslinger in a bid to change things up drastically moving forward.
It has previously been reported thatSpider-Man inAvengers: Doomsdaywill not focus on the effects ofSpider-Man: No Way Home.
Instead, the character will be concentrating on helping The Avengers and making an impact against Doctor Doom. That means all of that is going to be addressed withinSpider-Man 4,which could play into the fact that Marvel Studios is looking to push Spider-Man into a new direction. Plus, the previous supporting cast won’t remember Peter Parker is Spider-Man due to the spell Doctor Strange puts on; therefore, if there were ever wholesale changes to the cast, this movie would make the most sense to do it in.
Spider-Man 4isn’t the only MCU movie dealing with issues, asMarvel Studios recently delayed filming onAvengers: Doomsdaydue to the script not being ready. That’s a problem thatSpider-Man 4has also been battling, showcasing a worrying trend for upcoming MCU films. Marvel Studios had two classic villains planned forSpider-Man 4, but that script wasn’t approved; therefore, changes had to be made, and it appears Marvel is pushing that idea hard. It’s unclear just how different the movie will be, but a new supporting cast is going to provide a significant change in its own right.
It’s currently unknown how this will impact the supporting cast of characters that have appeared previously, such as Ned and MJ. Zendaya is reportedly only available for a short period to filmSpider-Man 4, and a new love interest is rumored to be joining the cast. That could spell a significant change to which characters are going tobe around Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, which will have a major impact on the film as a whole. It’s a tease that will certainly divide people as audiences have loved theSpider-Mancast to this point, but it proves Marvel is looking forward with the character.
