Sony has given an update regarding Spider-Man 4. Tom Holland will reprise the role of Peter Parker after his hit Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man trilogy, and recently, Sony Motion Pictures Group chairman Tom Rothman addressed the significance of the upcoming film.

In an interview with Deadline, Rothman addressed the future of their Spider-Man IP sequels, teasing the big event Spider-Man 4 will be. "Let me tell you, when the last of the Spider-Verse movies comes with Phil Lord and Chris Miller, it's going to be a significant event, as will the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film." It remains unclear at this stage what Rothman means by "significant event," given that plot details for the movie have not been revealed as the project continues to search for a filmmaker to replace Jon Watts in the director's chair.

Reportedly, the disagreement over Spider-Man 4's story delayed the movie's development. Sony wants another grand multiverse spectacle to follow the $1.9 Billion-grossing Spider-Man: No Way Home, while Marvel Studio boss Kevin Feige fancies a more grounded approach. A multiverse adventure for Peter Parker might have him cross paths with Miles Morales, possibly bringing the latter Spider-Man into live-action, representing a "significant event." A passing of the torch to Miles cannot be ruled out, given Sony is yet to reveal if Spider-Man 4 will be Holland's solo feature swansong or if the film will be the start of a previously rumored sequel trilogy.

Tom Holland Gave a Positive Spider-Man 4 Update

Holland recently gave an encouraging update regarding Spider-Man 4, expressing his desire to keep playing the character, "The simple answer is that I'll always want to do Spider-Man films," he said. "I owe my life and career to Spider-Man. So, the simple answer is yes. I'll always want to do more."

Holland revealed the studio was crafting the best possible story for the next Spider-Man installment, stating, "We have the best in the business working toward whatever the story might be. But until we've cracked it, we have a legacy to protect. The third movie was so special in so many ways that we need to make sure we do the right thing."

The Spider-Man actor continued, "This is the first time in this process that I've been part of the creative so early. It's just a process where I'm watching and learning. It's just a really fun stage for me. Like I said, everyone wants (Spider-Man 4) to happen. But we want to make sure we're not overdoing the same things."

Spider-Man 4 is yet to schedule a release date.

Source: Deadline