The reason why Jon Watts will not return to directSpider-Man 4has been revealed. TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas had many successful franchises, but none ofthe MCU’s trilogieshave achieved what the Spider-Man movies have. The hero is the only one to have two solo films among the MCU’s highest-grossing, which shows how great Watts' work at Marvel has been. However, the director will not be back forTom Holland’sSpider-Man 4, and the franchise’s success has to do with it.
Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter,Jon Watts explained that afterSpider-Man: No Way Home’s premiere, he realized it was time to move on from the MCU and not directSpider-Man 4. Seeing the audience’s reaction to the Spider-Man movie that united Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire’s versions of Peter Parker, Watts realized that nothing could compare to that level of spectacle. The director then exited the MCU’s Fantastic Four movie, which he was set to helm, and will not return forSpider-Man 4or othermovies on the MCU’s slate. Check out the full quote below:
“That was such a specific moment in time, and the reaction to that movie was just so unbelievable. It’s never going to be like this, ever again.”
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Who Could Be The Director Of Spider-Man 4?
Some Names Have Been Rumored
With Watts out, Marvel and Sony are now looking for a director for Holland’sSpider-Man 4. Some names have been rumored to be in the running for the coveted job, with directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah among them. The directors already have a working relationship with Marvel Studios, having worked on two episodes of Disney+‘sMs. Marvel. They have delivered two box office hits with the revival of the Bad Boys film series, and they could be great choices for a fast-pacedSpider-Man 4.
Spider-Man 4could make up for Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’sBatgirlmovie being canceled by DC and Warner Bros. Discovery.
One of the most requested names to directSpider-Man 4is Sam Raimi, who is another one of the creatives rumored to be among those considered for the movie. Raimi famously directed the first Spider-Man movie trilogy, helming Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man movies. The director’s contributions to the character are iconic, with Raimi’sSpider-Man 2still being considered by many as the hero’s best film. After joining the MCU withDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Raimi could bring his unique Spider-Man expertise to Holland’s Peter Parker inSpider-Man 4.
Another name that has appeared in theSpider-Man 4rumor mill is Drew Goddard. The writer/director would be perfect for the film, as Goddard has already contributed to one of the best live-action offerings that has ever come from Marvel. Goddard created Netflix’sDaredevilseries, which will live on in the MCU with the soft rebootDaredevil: Born Again, bringing back stars like Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, and more. Based onDaredevil’s universal praise, Goddard would be the ideal candidate to helm the darkerSpider-Man 4that Jon Watts’Spider-Man: No Way Homeset up.
Spider-Man 4
Cast
Spider-Man 4 is the first sequel to the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland as the titular wall-crawler. After wiping his identity for the public’s memory in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker continues his crime-fighting adventures without the aid of Iron Man technology or the support of his former allies.
