Andrew Garfield’s final Spider-Man appearance is expected to take place in the upcoming film Avengers: Secret Wars, scheduled for release in 2027. This movie will mark the conclusion of both Garfield’s and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man storylines, wrapping up the multiverse saga that has spanned several years within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
According to insider reports, the 2027 film will serve as the ultimate farewell for these two actors in their roles as the iconic web-slingers, providing closure to their characters’ arcs while allowing the MCU to move forward with new directions.
Possible Farewell for Another Longtime Avenger
In addition to the Spider-Man duo, Chris Hemsworth’s run as Thor may also conclude after Secret Wars. Since the mixed reception of Thor: Love and Thunder, Hemsworth’s future within the MCU has been a topic of speculation, especially as Marvel has yet to clarify his role in the upcoming multiversal conflict against Doctor Doom.
While Hemsworth is confirmed to return for Avengers: Doomsday, set to release in late 2026, this may lead into Secret Wars as a final chapter in his fifteen-year portrayal of the god of thunder. Hemsworth’s recent tribute video, titled
“Thank You! The Legacy of Thor,”
hints at a potential closing chapter for his character.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has also announced that characters like Iron Man and Captain America will be recast following Secret Wars, suggesting a larger transition where several original Avengers may step aside to make room for a new generation of heroes.
MCU’s Shift Toward New Beginnings Post-Secret Wars
The departure of established characters such as Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, and possibly Thor signals a pivotal moment for the Marvel franchise. Avengers: Secret Wars is shaping up to be an emotionally charged event, potentially as impactful as Avengers: Endgame, as it closes the chapter on several longtime heroes’ stories.
This transition could also mark a shift within the MCU away from frequent legacy character cameos, which have become pervasive since Endgame. By concluding these arcs, Marvel appears poised to refresh the universe and explore new narratives, with the integration of franchises like X-Men likely to play a significant role in the next phase.
Fans eagerly await how these changes will affect the future storytelling landscape of the MCU, anticipating a return to more focused character development and expansive world-building beyond nostalgia-driven appearances.
Upcoming Release Dates for the Multiversal Saga
Avengers: Doomsday is set to premiere on December 18, 2026, serving as a precursor to the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars, which will hit theaters on December 17, 2027. Together, these films are expected to bring major developments and possibly end several longstanding heroic journeys within the MCU.
“Tobey Maguire’s and Andrew Garfield’s story will end after Avengers: Secret Wars.”
—Alex Perez, Insider
