SPIDER-MAN 4 Receives Another Promising Update From Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman

SPIDER-MAN 4 Receives Another Promising Update From Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman

Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman shares some updates on the future of the Spider-Man franchise, as well as news on how the studio's own Marvel movies, Kraven the Hunter and Madame Web, are progressing.

By JoshWilding - May 21, 2022 10:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: Deadline

During Spider-Man: No Way Home's press tour, Tom Holland talked repeatedly about potentially saying goodbye to Peter Parker. We're pretty sure all of that was a public negotiating tactic to secure a massive new deal for another trilogy, though the franchise's future is somewhat in doubt (the hope is that Sony Pictures will continue working with Marvel Studios, but nothing has been confirmed).

Talking to Deadline, Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman was asked about the wall-crawler's future, confirming that "We hope to get working on the next Spider-Man movie."

Asked specifically by the trade whether director Jon Watts and stars Tom Holland and Zendaya will return in that fourth chapter, the executive seems optimistic that they will be back. "That whole group, we hope. Then there are movies I would call adjunct to the Spider-Man universe," Rothman added. "That’s Kraven, which we’re shooting now, and Madam Web, which we’ll start in the spring with S.J. Clarkson directing. And then there are many Marvel characters that are standalone."

Watts was supposed to take the helm of Fantastic Four for Marvel Studios, but decided to take a break from the MCU. Now, he's moving on to a Galaxy Far, Far Away for a Star Wars Disney+ series he's created, so time will tell whether he decides to revisit Peter Parker's story down the line. 

Unfortunately, we don't anticipate seeing Spider-Man 4 in 2023 (the previous movies have all been released two years apart), though there's probably a decent chance it will hit theaters in 2024.
 

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MahN166A
MahN166A - 5/21/2022, 10:07 AM
“That’s KRAVEN”

…..oh no, the [frick] you didn’t!
VictorAlonzo
VictorAlonzo - 5/21/2022, 10:12 AM
Spider-Man 4? Post Reed Richard's existence. Possible Johnny Storm friendship. Black Cat introduction. Daredevil rooftop advice. There's so much good that can happen here. NWH left a great conclusion for the next chapter.
Dannywest
Dannywest - 5/21/2022, 10:21 AM
@VictorAlonzo - i don't know man, better keep the cameos to a bare minimum, maybe have Johnny as one of Peter's college buddy and brag about his Smart brother in law
KWilly
KWilly - 5/21/2022, 10:22 AM
@VictorAlonzo - The F4 in Spider-Man 4 would be perfect. Now that's he's basically starting anew in the MCU, he's gonna need new friends. New family. And what better family could he have over the First Family?

TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 5/21/2022, 10:27 AM
@VictorAlonzo - We dont know if Spiderman will remain in the MCU.
Drace24
Drace24 - 5/21/2022, 11:25 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - Not even Sony would be stupid enough to pull the plug now, after the massive success of NWH and the complete disaster of Morbius.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 5/21/2022, 11:29 AM
@Drace24 - ...are you sure about that? there are no movies left in the deal for Spiderman to be in a Marvel Studios movie, there are also no movies left in Holland's contract, NWH ended with the perfect set-up for a soft-reboot, and Tom Holland is the one who ruined X-Men Origins, and then because of his own stupidity, cancel all the spin-offs people were demanding, including the Deadpool movie.

I think they are about to let Tom Holland go.
Drace24
Drace24 - 5/21/2022, 12:54 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - And yet they are actively talking about Spider-Man 4 with Marvel and Tom Holland. Tey did not announce an end to the partnership with Marvel, like we know they would, because they did so before. And they specifically decided to NOT end NWH with a universe-jump that would have easily explained Spider-Man leaving the MCU. All signs seem to point towards a continued partnership between Marvel and Sony.

Also...

"and Tom Holland is the one who ruined X-Men Origins, and then because of his own stupidity, cancel all the spin-offs people were demanding, including the Deadpool movie."

...I'm sorry what?


BigPhilbowski
BigPhilbowski - 5/21/2022, 1:02 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - Tom Holland ruined xmen origins? Now that's a first. Just when you think this place can't get anymore batshit crazy
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 5/21/2022, 1:10 PM
@BigPhilbowski @Drace24 - The other Tom, the one in charge of Sony.
Although I like the idea of an evil 10 years old Tom Holland in charge of the X-Men franchise.

They didnt announce a new deal (yet), and rumour is Tom Holland hasnt sign a new contract because Sony is not willing to pay him what he wants (which is an understable ammount, considering his career is ending if he plays the character another 6 years, like he openly stated a few months ago).

The ending of NWH puts Peter in a world where next movies can easily exist outside the MCU; no one know who he is, and his connections to all MCU characters are lost.

Btw, I'm starting to realise him being name-droped in MoM might have been the "Marvel Studios collaboration" that was left in the new deal they signed in 2019.
VictorAlonzo
VictorAlonzo - 5/21/2022, 2:46 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - funny you'd mention Tom Holland Sr! I just found out he existed about 48 hrs ago. Oddly enough, watching an episode of Tales from the Crypt featuring (digging deeper into the 🐇 🕳) Patricia Arquette! Why is that a big deal? I only watched the episode due to a nod from a Nando vs Movies suggestion to watch Severance, which features Patricia Arquette!!! 🤯...
I digress... Disney would buy Sony before they fully allow them to mess up the franchise. Even if the other films score big (which is a hail mary), I think Disney's ownership of Sony is inevitable...
Schme83
Schme83 - 5/21/2022, 10:15 AM
I liked Zendayas MJ, but does she really need to come back after the ending of No Way Home?
Dannywest
Dannywest - 5/21/2022, 10:22 AM
@Schme83 - i wouldnt mind a few movies without the gang and introduce Harry and the others, make him reconect with them when he starts working at the bugle
KWilly
KWilly - 5/21/2022, 10:23 AM
@Schme83 - No she doesn't. Maybe a cameo where Peter looks at her from afar, but as a main character? Nah, that should be over.

Because if it isn't, then it completely negates the ending of NWH.
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