Spider-Man 4 Report Claims Zendaya's Role Is 'Minor', Teases Symbiotes and Daredevil Appearances, and Drops Yet Another Mephisto Rumor

Spider-Man 4 just received some massive updates via a new Marvel Cinematic Universe report. Tom Holland's next Spider-Man film is starting to ramp up. The project is expected to hit cameras next summer, with the film having to follow the 2021 box office juggernaut Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spider-Man 4the story will have to be innovative to surpass what Marvel and Sony achieved with the latest installment in the MCU's Spider-Man franchise, and according to a new report, Spider-Man 4 is shaping up to be an incredibly ambitious film.

According to a new report from The InSneider, Spider-Man 4 will feature Zendaya's MJ in a smaller role, Charlie Cox returning as Daredevil, symbiotes, and possibly Jon Bernthal's Mephisto and Punisher. Zendaya's role in the film would be smaller due to her busy schedule, which would only leave August 2025 available for her to film Spider-Man 4how the actress will film Euphoria 3rd season and Dune: Messiah around Spider-Man 4production.

Sacha Baron Cohen may appear as Mephisto in the film – it will supposedly debut in Iron Heart – although a secret project at Universal could get in the way of that. Sources have been mixed about the Punisher's appearance, which could still happen, but Daredevil is confirmed to be in the next MCU film. Peter Parker will also have new classmates, which indicates a college story. Marvel did not respond to comments.

What Spider-Man 4 Report Means for the MCU Movie

Tom Holland's Next Spider-Man Movie Will Be a Massive Effort

Following Spider-Man: No Way Home It's a tall order, but it seems like Marvel and Sony have taken on this job with a lot of confidence. Charlie Cox's Daredevil has long been requested by fans for the film after the actor made a cameo as Matt Murdock alongside Tom Holland's Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home. His reported return to Spider-Man 4 could lead to a major role for the star, now also appearing as Daredevil, not just Murdock. The possibility of Jon Bernthal's Punisher also appearing teases that Spider-Man 4 could be a great street movie as many wish.

The symbionts, which supposedly influence Spider-Man 4In the script, connect with a piece of Venom that was left behind in the MCU. Knull's return provokes Venom: The Last Dance it can also lead to the film. After Spider-Man: No Way HomeBy the end of, it makes sense for Zendaya's MJ to have a severely reduced role in Spider-Man 4. After all, she doesn't remember who Peter is. This allows the MCU film to recruit a new supporting cast for Holland's character, which the report teases through new classmates – Peter met Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy in college in Marvel Comics.

Our Take on Spider-Man 4 Report

The MCU movie looks very exciting

Mephisto would make sense for the film, as the villain could be How Peter Parker Finds a Way for the World to Remember Himalthough there would probably be disastrous consequences. I'm excited about the revelations of the new Spider-Man 4 report, especially given the way they make a street story more likely. Daredevil, Punisher, a college setting, and a symbiote suit storyline would fit into the franchise's darker, more mature direction later Spider-Man: No Way Home. I'm also fine with the MJ reduction Spider-Man 4 role, as she may play a larger role later.

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Source: The InSneider