Sony CEO Confirms Spider-Man Is Committed To Appear In Another MCU Film After NO WAY HOME

Sony CEO Confirms Spider-Man Is Committed To Appear In Another MCU Film After NO WAY HOME

Many have wondered what Spider-Man's MCU future will look like. Now, Sony's CEO has confirmed that Peter Parker is technically committed to appear in a new MCU film after No Way Home.

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By DanielKlissmman - Dec 14, 2021 10:12 AM EST
Filed Under: No Way Home
Source: Comicbook.com

There have been a lot of questions surrounding Peter Parker's future in the MCU after Spider-Man: No Way Home. Following Sony and Marvel Studios' split and subsequent reunion over the character, many have wondered whether the Wall-Crawler would continue to fight alongside other Marvel Studios superheroes. When the new deal between the studios was revealed, it was reported that Spider-Man would have his own MCU-set solo film before jumping into a separate Marvel Studios project. 

While doing press for No Way Home, Tom Holland clarified that there was, in fact, no official deal for him to appear in another MCU installment, calling the studios' agreement a "conversation." However, around the same time, veteran Spider-Man producer Amy Pascal appeared to confirm that a new Spider-Man trilogy was in development in collaboration with Marvel Studios. Now, there's a new side to the story courtesy of Sony CEO Tom Rothman.

Comicbook.com spoke to Rothman during the No Way Home premiere, and brought up the report regarding Spider-Man appearing in another MCU film after his third solo outing. The site asked the CEO whether Sony and Marvel Studios had made any plans, and Rothman replied that, while nothing is set in stone, Sony's relationship with Marvel Studios is "reciprocal." He further explained that Spider-Man is (technically) committed to appear in an MCU film after No Way Home: 

"It's reciprocal. So, we lend one, and they lend one, and that's how [Benedict Cumberbatch] is in this movie. So, we have one more 'lend-back' that's committed. But the thing that I can say [...] is that the two companies have a terrific working relationship. And I think it's a mutual hope that that would continue. But there really isn't anything definitive at this moment, because the truth of the matter is, we gotta ride [No Way Home] and see what happens."

Keep in mind, the "lend-back" is not something that will necessarily happen. It's a contractual obligation, yes, but Marvel Studios and Sony may ultimately opt to not work together after No Way Home. 

Of course, Rothman mentioning Sony's good working relationship with Marvel Studios does strengthen the possibility of the two studios reuniting once again to further Peter Parker's MCU story. And if that is indeed the case, Marvel Studios and Sony have become well-known for planning their franchises in advance, so it's likely that Spider-Man already has his next MCU appearance lined up.

Spider-Man: No Way Home arrives in theaters on December 17, 2021. 

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MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 12/14/2021, 10:12 AM
Well for anyone who hadn’t figured that out, now you know why Robert was in the first one, Samuel in the second, and Benedict in the 3rd. Contractual obligations.

I just thought of something though, there’s no new villains in this movie and what if that’s because Sony didn’t want the mcu to use anymore of Spidey’s villains because they’re taking Tom’s Spider-Man out after this as far as solos go and they have plans for all their villains?

Why my mind always taking Tom out? 🤦🏿‍♂️
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/14/2021, 10:14 AM
@MyCoolYoung - if contractual obligations mean we can get Daredevil in the fourth one, I'd be very happy.

If they do one with Sony's own characters first though, I wouldn't mind seeing Venom and Kraven.
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 12/14/2021, 10:19 AM
@bkmeijer - that would be exactly like Spider-Man the game as far as villains are concerned.

There definitely should be a street level mcu guy in the next one
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/14/2021, 10:43 AM
@MyCoolYoung - that is true. Still, a lot can be done with the story (considering neither Harry nor Norman are in either movie universe yet, while they seem to be major players in the upcoming game).

But yeah, street level should be the next one. Spider-Man and Daredevil vs Kingpin would be a dream
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 12/14/2021, 11:25 AM
@bkmeijer - it was confirmed that Eddie Brock is in the symbiote suit in the new game I believe. If this Peter is smart(mcu) I would think he’d look up his universes Osborns.

I just hope Sony or marvel, I don’t know who’s calling the shots here, don’t feel the need to one up themselves and go even bigger than this movie is said to be. The street level stuff will be a great fit for him. Let him go against kingpin and some spider slayers
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/14/2021, 11:50 AM
@MyCoolYoung - that's true. But given that Norman appears to be using the symbiote on Harry in the previous games' credit scenes, I do think it's origin and story how it gets to Eddie is gonna be wildly different than the movie.

Whatever they do though, I do hope they could be either exist right next to each other without taking attention away from one another or even be complimentary to another
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/14/2021, 10:12 AM
I'm kinda hoping for a Fantastic Four movie, but only as Peter Parker. Think in general seeing more characters appear in different projects without doing superheroing would be fun
KWilly
KWilly - 12/14/2021, 10:16 AM
I knew it. I faintly remember that after Endgame, he had one more solo film and one more feature spot in his contract.

Have no idea who's movie he's gonna be in? Maybe they're just saving it for the inevitable Avengers 5.
TheShellyMan
TheShellyMan - 12/14/2021, 10:18 AM
I'm calling it, Fantastic Four.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 12/14/2021, 10:34 AM
It would likely be for Avengers 5, but with Jon Watts doing Fantastic 4, it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to expect an appearance there.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/14/2021, 10:44 AM
Imagine MCU Spidey intruding upon the new MCU Fantastic Four film because Jon Watts.
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 12/14/2021, 10:45 AM
Avengers 5
Fogs
Fogs - 12/14/2021, 10:45 AM
God, this website comment area is broken.
Fogs
Fogs - 12/14/2021, 12:06 PM
@Waddles - Took me 2 min to like your comment and 3 more to reply. :(
LSHF
LSHF - 12/14/2021, 10:46 AM
Looking forward to reading about whatever film they are going to put him in next. But no rumors, just the word(s) from the top dogs.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 12/14/2021, 11:03 AM
Probably Avengers: Secret Wars but man I’d love it if it was Fantastic Four
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/14/2021, 11:40 AM
@Ha1frican - I'm thinking we'll get Kang first before we move on to Secret Wars (and eventually Galactus and Doom)
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 12/14/2021, 11:46 AM
@bkmeijer - I think Kang might be more of a longer play like Thanos, plus there’s the hint of the creator of Secret Wars having been paid recently like creatives are when they are about to make a movie and the Russo’s having hinted at wanting to do Secret Wars before
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/14/2021, 11:57 AM
@Ha1frican - it's probably that I want Doom to be the long play character (could see him steal Kang's tech, Beyonder's powers and Galactus' Ultimate Nullifier) and become some form of God Emperor Doom.

I know the second Secret Wars isn't as beloved as the first, but I can see either story play big roles in the current saga.
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 12/14/2021, 7:15 PM
Fantastic Four would be amazing. It would help audiences accept the movie more, too, given the property's history.
RuffianForever
RuffianForever - 12/14/2021, 7:18 PM
really happy with marvel and sony partnership and its great its still going strong. sony owns spiderman, theres no way marvel can get him back without paying so this is really the best thing
Chappers
Chappers - 12/16/2021, 7:32 AM
I think the only way the deal breaks down is if Disney pull out which is more likely now that Spidey is more standalone and self reliant.

Marvel are basically doing all the leg work whilst Sony collects the money, this trilogy included a lot of MCU appearances and characters so Disney weren't massively affected but are they really going to make another trilogy for Sony that doesn't have many wider MCU connections?

I like the new Spidey direction on his own but unless Disney are getting good money on these films now as part of the new deal, I don't see how it continues for long
mrHJK
mrHJK - 12/16/2021, 8:45 PM
My hope is the next Spider-Man appearance is actually for Maguire to cameo in Multiverse of Madness to reunite him with Raimi
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