Key Highlights
- Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker may return for a fourth solo film.
- Mattson Tomlin is advocating for the project with Sony Pictures.
- Raimi and Maguire are open to revisiting the Spider-Man universe.
- Previous attempts at Spider-Man 4 were cancelled in May 2011.
The Long-Awaited Return of Spider-Man: The Potential for a Fourth Solo Film
Following the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, there is growing speculation that Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of Peter Parker may make a comeback in a fourth solo film. This latest development comes as no surprise to fans, who have been clamoring for another installment featuring the beloved character.
The Advocacy of Mattson Tomlin
According to Mattson Tomlin, the co-writer behind The Batman and its sequel, there is still hope for a fourth Spider-Man film. In a recent response on X (now known as Twitter), Tomlin expressed that “Slow and steady wins the race. There won’t be anything to say about that for a long time (if ever!) because it involves a lot of people and politics and things going right that have nothing to do with me.” However, he also stated, “but I haven’t gotten a ‘no’ yet!” This indicates that Tomlin remains optimistic despite the complex nature of getting such a project greenlit.
Openness from Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire
Sam Raimi, director of the original Spyder-Man trilogy, has expressed his willingness to revisit his Spider-Man universe. In an interview with Moviepilot on April 28, 2022, Raimi said, “I didn’t think it was possible but after jumping back in with the multiverse I realized just like Doctor Strange does, anything is possible now. So I’m completely open to it.” Similarly, Tobey Maguire has also shown his readiness to reprise the role, stating in Spider-Man No Way Home: The Official Movie Special, “I love these films and I love all of the different series. If these guys called me and said, ‘Would you show up tonight to hang out and goof around?’ or ‘Would you show up to do this movie or read a scene or do a Spider-Man thing?’, it would be a ‘yes!’ Because why wouldn’t I want to do that?”
Previous Attempts and Future Plans
The cancelled Spider-Man 4, initially scheduled for release in May 2011, was set to continue the world established through Raimi’s three films. However, following multiple creative differences behind the scenes, Sony Pictures decided to bring the franchise to an end with Marc Webb taking over under the banner of The Amazing Spider-Man series starring Andrew Garfield. Despite these changes, there remains a possibility that Raimi and Maguire could reunite in a new project.
In addition, Sony Pictures has already announced plans for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will premiere on July 31, 2026.
The potential return of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man would not only satisfy long-time fans but also reintroduce the character to a new generation. As Hollywood continues to explore the multiverse concept, a fourth solo film for Maguire’s Peter Parker could offer fresh narrative possibilities within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
