Spider-Man 4 Rumor: Director Shake-Up and the Future of Peter Parker

The Spider-Man 4 Rumor

A new Spider-Man 4 rumor suggests a major shake-up for the franchise due to director Jon Watts' possible replacement. Although it's been strongly hinted that the saga will return, Spider-Man 4 has not received an official announcement, and no verified details have been released.

Spider-Man 4 Director Drew Goddard Rumor

Peter Parker actor Tom Holland previously stated he would be willing to come back as Spider-Man as long as the character's legacy is protected and the new story is strong. Speculation around a fresh start for Peter Parker and the beginning of a brand-new trilogy have also been circulating since the ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home wiped everyone's memories of the web-slinger.

However, a recent rumor suggests that Spider-Man won't be the only one starting from ground zero. According to scooper Daniel Richtman, the franchise may replace Watts as director and bring Drew Goddard to helm Spider-Man 4. This news shocked fans, given that all signs pointed towards Watts' return and because Watts directed all three hit films in the Home trilogy. However, Richtman claims Watts' replacement is actually due to the director himself not agreeing to sign on for another film. While Watts' decision to step back was a surprise, claims of Goddard taking over did not. A previous rumor posited that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige already had Goddard on the line if Watts ever decided to leave. However, Feige may also leave Marvel Studios to oversee Star Wars, leaving fans confused about the fate of the MCU.

The Possible Replacement and Reasons Behind It

The reason for Watts' hesitation to make another Spider-Man movie remains a mystery. However, with the possibility of a new story arc beginning and rumors of a highly-anticipated Daredevil team-up, Goddard may prove to be a good fit. Goddard's previous credits include writing for Netflix's Daredevil series and directing the horror film Cabin in the Woods. He is also said to have worked as an uncredited writer on The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron.

In addition to Goddard being considered to direct, other rumors may have revealed the plot of Spider-Man 4. Several scoopers and insiders have suggested that the Spider-Man 4 script mimics Captain America: Civil War's structure, with the main conflict involving infighting among the heroes on the streets of New York. There's also been buzz about cameos from Kate Bishop's Hawkeye, Maya Lopez's Echo, and the long-awaited return of Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones.

The Unverified Information and Potential Changes

Still, all current information about Spider-Man 4, including Watts' replacement and Tom Holland's return, remains unverified and should not be taken as fact until official announcements are made. However, if Goddard does step in to direct the franchise, it could mean an entirely new take on Spider-Man.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is streaming on Hulu, and fans are eagerly awaiting any official updates on the future of the franchise.