Summary
- Spider-Man 4 may have a new director due to Jon Watts' busy schedule, as confirmed by Kevin Feige.
- Watts is working on a Disney+ series and comedy film, making him unavailable for the next Spider-Man instalment.
- Rumors suggest Marvel and Sony disagree on the plot direction for Spider-Man 4, hinting at potential multiverse ties.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 will likely make changes to the team, and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige explained why this behind-the-scenes shakeup may occur.
Holland's Spider-Man trilogy, dubbed the 'Home Trilogy' for its use of the term in each title, received praise from audiences and critics. Two films, Spider-Man: Far From Home and No Way Home, grossed over $1 billion at the box office, ranking among the 10 highest-grossing MCU films. With director Jon Watts behind the helm for each MCU Spider-Man film, one would assume Marvel Studios wants him to return for the fourth instalment. However, Feige explained why Spider-Man 4 will probably have a new director.
During an interview with CinemaBlend, Feige explained that Spider-Man 4 will likely move forward without Watts because the filmmaker's plate is full. "We love Jon. Jon did three of the best Spider-Man films ever for us," Feige said. "He's got lots of things going on now. So we'll probably be looking for somebody else, just because he's busy."
Watts' upcoming projects include Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, a Disney Plus series centred on four children who get lost in the galaxy and embark on an adventure home. Watts wrote all but the fifth and sixth episodes of the series with co-creator Christopher Ford, in addition to directing some of those entries. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is expected to be released in 2024, as will Watts' upcoming feature film titled Wolfs. The latter is a comedy film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt that follows two 'lone wolf' fixers who are forced to work together after being hired for the same job. The film is Watts' first non-Marvel feature film since he directed Cop Car in 2015.
Marvel Studios Has Yet To Announce The New Director For Spider-Man 4
As of this writing, Marvel Studios and Sony have not announced a new Spider-Man 4 director. Names like Drew Goddard and Fast and Furious franchise director Justin Lin have been rumoured contenders at various points. The most recent rumour claims Sam Raimi is Marvel Studios' top choice to direct Spider-Man 4. As most fans know, Raimi is no stranger to the franchise. The revered filmmaker directed the first Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire as the web-slinger. It remains to be seen if this rumour is true or if Raimi is even interested in returning to the Spider-Man franchise with a different actor in the lead role.
The search for a new director comes amid rumours that Marvel Studios and Sony can't agree on Spider-Man 4's plot. According to scoopers, Marvel Studios wants Spider-Man 4 to have a grounded street-level story, while Sony prefers a multiverse plot that may set up the return of Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of Spider-Man. With San Diego Comic-Con just days away, fans hope Marvel Studios will have news to announce on Spider-Man 4 and more projects, potentially giving them insight into what direction the franchise will take as it embarks on a new era.
Spider-Man 4 is in development at Marvel Studios.
Spider-Man is one of the biggest names in entertainment today. The superhero first appeared in the Marvel comic Amazing Fantasy #15 before becoming a leading figure in the Marvel comic-book universe.Spider-Man has also featured in numerous films and a plethora of video games, most notably Insomniac Games' Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
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