Tom Holland confirms ‘Spider-Man 4’ production with 2025 summer filming start

Tom Holland confirms ‘Spider-Man 4’ is happening, with filming set to begin next summer. on Jimmy Fallon.

Tom Holland has officially confirmed that Spider-Man 4 is in active development, with production set to commence next summer, bringing excitement to fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Holland made the announcement during a lively appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "It’s happening. Next summer we start shooting, everything’s good to go."

 

This long-awaited confirmation comes after weeks of speculation, fueled by Holland's previous comments that the latest script draft had "lit a fire" under him, suggesting that the story was strong enough to reignite his passion for the iconic role of Peter Parker.

While Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have yet to release an official statement regarding further details of Spider-Man 4, reports indicate that Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will step in as the film's director. Cretton will take over from Jon Watts, who directed the previous three Spider-Man films starring Holland. This change marks a shift in the creative direction of the franchise, with Cretton’s experience in the MCU making him a fitting choice to lead this highly anticipated project.

Fans are already speculating about what Spider-Man 4 could bring to the MCU, especially after the multiverse-shattering events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. One of the most exciting rumors surrounds the potential crossover with Tom Hardy's Venom, a possibility teased at the end of No Way Home when a piece of the Venom symbiote was left behind in the MCU. This hint has led to widespread fan theories about Peter Parker’s encounter with Venom and possibly even facing off against the terrifying King in Black, Knull, who is set to appear in Venom: The Last Dance. The groundwork for such a storyline appears to be laid, and if true, it could lead to one of the most thrilling team-ups or rivalries in MCU history.

With Tom Holland at the helm once again, and the addition of a new director, Spider-Man 4 promises to push the franchise into uncharted territory. The continued success of the Spider-Man films, combined with the potential for crossovers and multiverse exploration, ensures that this next installment will be one of the most eagerly awaited projects in the MCU. As filming gears up for next summer, fans can expect more announcements about the cast, plot, and release date, sparking further excitement for Peter Parker's next adventure.