Andrew Garfield has firmly ruled out any involvement in the upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday, clearly stating he has no plans to reprise his role as Spider-Man. The actor responded decisively when asked in a recent GQ video about the possibility of him or Tobey Maguire returning in the film, which is highly anticipated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Background on Garfield’s Spider-Man Roles and Recent Comments
Garfield first portrayed Spider-Man/Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel in 2014. He returned briefly for Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, which featured multiple Spider-Man versions from different timelines. Despite his past connections to the role, Garfield confirmed he would not be part of the expansive Avengers: Doomsday ensemble cast, which includes many familiar MCU faces.
Star-Studded Cast of Avengers: Doomsday
The film’s cast was officially announced in March, highlighting notable actors such as Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom and Chris Hemsworth reprising Thor. Other prominent cast members include Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, now Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman.
Additional stars revealed since then are Florence Pugh in the role of Yelena Belova, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and Winston Duke as M’Baku. Several X-Men actors are also featured, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, James Marsden as Scott Summers, and Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler.
Release Delay and Garfield’s Tentative Interest Earlier This Year
Avengers: Doomsday had originally been scheduled for a May 2026 release but was pushed back to December 18, 2026, according to Disney’s updated schedule. Earlier this year, Garfield expressed some openness to returning as Spider-Man under unique circumstances. Speaking at the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Abu Dhabi, he said,
“I would love to play the character again in some capacity, but I think it would have to be very weird. I would want to do something very unique and offbeat and surprising.” – Andrew Garfield, Actor
However, that openness now appears to have been fully rescinded, as his recent comments leave no room for speculation about a return to the Avengers roster.
Implications for the MCU and Spider-Man Fans
Garfield’s outright refusal to join Avengers: Doomsday confirms that the film’s version of Spider-Man will not include his portrayal, narrowing the potential appearances of previous Spider-Man actors. This decision impacts the highly interconnected multiverse storylines that have delighted fans in recent years. As the MCU gears up for one of its biggest ensemble movies ever, Garfield’s stance solidifies the focus on the upcoming cast and story arcs without his involvement. Fans can now anticipate how the sprawling cast, including X-Men legends and core Avengers, will shape the film’s narrative when it premieres in late 2026.
