Following his return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 4 is gradually moving toward becoming a reality, sparking renewed excitement among fans and industry insiders alike. The actor, who first brought Peter Parker to life in Sam Raimi’s beloved trilogy, remains at the center of growing discussions about a possible fourth installment, as enthusiasm builds for exploring his character’s next chapter.
Efforts Behind the Scenes Toward a Fourth Spider-Man Film
Interest in making Spider-Man 4 extends beyond the audience, involving Hollywood creatives invested in continuing the story. Mattson Tomlin, known for co-writing The Batman and its sequel, recently engaged with fans about the project’s development status on the social platform X. He cautiously remarked that while progress requires patience due to complex negotiations involving multiple parties, there has been no outright rejection so far in his attempts to bring the film to life.
Slow and steady wins the race. There won’t be anything to say about that for a long time (if ever!) because it involves a lot of people and politics and things going right that have nothing to do with me.
– Mattson Tomlin, screenwriter
but I haven’t gotten a “no” yet!
– Mattson Tomlin, screenwriter
Tomlin’s vision includes portraying Maguire’s Peter Parker as he balances the challenges of being both a husband and a father, an idea he shared publicly during a post on July 30, 2025. Despite the enthusiasm voiced by Tomlin, Sony Pictures has remained silent on these developments, neither confirming nor denying any plans surrounding an official Spider-Man 4 production.
Background and Previous Attempts at Continuing the Series
The original Spider-Man 4 was once scheduled for release in May 2011, intended to continue the story arc crafted by Raimi and Maguire in the first three films. However, unresolved creative disagreements led Sony to cancel the project, opting instead to reboot the franchise under director Marc Webb. Webb introduced a new Spider-Man in 2012, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, marking a fresh start for the character on screen.
Since then, Raimi has expressed openness to revisiting his Spider-Man universe, especially following the success of the multiverse-themed Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, which involved Maguire and Garfield reprising their roles. In a 2022 interview, Raimi reflected on the new narrative possibilities unlocked by the multiverse concept, suggesting that anything is now feasible in the Spider-Man saga.
I didn’t think it was possible but after jumping back in with the multiverse I realized just like Doctor Strange does, anything is possible now. So I’m completely open to it.
– Sam Raimi, director and original Spider-Man filmmaker
Tobey Maguire and Co-Star Kirsten Dunst Show Enthusiasm for Returning
Tobey Maguire himself has warmly embraced the idea of returning to his role as Peter Parker. In the book Spider-Man No Way Home: The Official Movie Special, released in early 2023, Maguire conveyed his eagerness to reunite with the franchise and participate in future projects, regardless of how casual or brief the involvement might be.
Tobey Maguire: I love these films and I love all of the different series. If these guys called me and said, “Would you show up tonight to hang out and goof around?” or “Would you show up to do this movie or read a scene or do a Spider-Man thing?”, it would be a “yes!” Because why wouldn’t I want to do that?
– Tobey Maguire, actor
Kirsten Dunst, who portrayed Mary Jane Watson opposite Maguire in the original trilogy, has also expressed an interest in revisiting their characters. On October 3, 2025, she mentioned the appeal of exploring their characters as parents, indicating a potential new direction for the series if Spider-Man 4 comes to fruition.
I feel like that is an interesting movie, right? Me and Tobey doing that again…with kids.
– Kirsten Dunst, actress
Andrew Garfield’s Position and Upcoming Spider-Man Projects
While fans speculate about the possibilities for Maguire and Dunst, Andrew Garfield clarified his involvement in recent Spider-Man projects. In an October 9, 2025 interview with GQ, Garfield made it clear that neither he nor Maguire will appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, and noted that a Spider-Man 4 featuring Maguire is not currently planned. Instead, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios are focusing on the upcoming release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for July 31, 2026, starring Tom Holland.
Current Spider-Man Film Casts and the Future of the Franchise
The latest Spider-Man installments continue to feature Tom Holland as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya as MJ, maintaining the momentum of the franchise while new developments about Tobey Maguire’s potential return are considered. The interplay between the multiple Spider-Man storylines and the multiverse narrative allows for creative flexibility, which could be fertile ground for future solo projects.
As conversations continue and industry negotiations unfold behind the scenes, the possibility of Tobey Maguire Spider-Man 4 remains alive, blending hope with uncertainty in equal measure. Should the project advance, it would mark a significant return for Maguire and Raimi’s iteration of Spider-Man, potentially opening fresh storytelling avenues centered on themes of family and maturity.
Slow and steady wins the race. There won’t be anything to say about that for a long time (if ever!) because it involves a lot of people and politics and things going right that have nothing to do with me, but I haven’t gotten a “no” yet! https://t.co/hdYju4h0p4
— mattson tomlin (@mattsontomlin) October 26, 2025
