Spider-Man 4, the next chapter for Tom Holland’s wall-crawler in the MCU, is rumored to have a big change behind the camera.
While there were just two years between each movie in the trilogy, we’ll be waiting a little longer for the fourth entry. Late last year, the star said he wouldn’t return to the role for the “sake of making another one” – but it’s definitely in development, with rumors indicating it’ll be a more street-level adventure.
Now, with speculation ramping up about what shape the movie will take, a key creative is reported to have left the sequel.
Jon Watts reportedly leaves Spider-Man 4
Watts, who helmed all three of Holland’s movies in the MCU, isn’t returning to direct Spider-Man 4, according toMyTimeToShineHello.
“I was able to confirm that Jon Watts is not coming back to direct Tom Holland’sSpider-Man4. Who would you like to see directing the film?” the scooper tweeted.
Watts was originally attached to direct Fantastic Four, withDeadlinealso reporting that he “needs a break from the superhero realm” and his exit was “amicable.”
“Making three Spider-Man films was an incredible and life-changing experience for me. I’m eternally grateful to have been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years. I’m hopeful we’ll work together again and I can’t wait to see the amazing vision for Fantastic Four brought to life,” he said in a statement.
Last year, insiderDaniel Richtmanreported that Drew Goddard was a top contender to replace Watts. This would make sense: Spider-Man 4 is rumored to feature Daredevil and Kingpin, and he created the earlier Netflix series.
You can find out everything else we know about Spider-Man 4here.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
