Countless rumors circulate about the upcomingSpider-Man 4, including that it may be a multiversal film thatbrings back the likes ofAndrew GarfieldandTobey Maguire. Thus, the door may be open to introducing more Spider-People to the live-action franchise. If Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment decide to bring more Spider-People into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a plethora of options would fitTom Holland’s fourth installment.
Different Spider-People could make the next story have a whole new type of impact on Holland’s character, especially now that he’s gone Spider-Man full-time. Each different Spider-person could give the MCU’s wall-crawler a new lesson to learn or bring in different themes that show people why he’s right or wrong for choosing to abandon the identity of Peter Parker.These are the best Spider-people to join Tom Holland inSpider-Man 4, so hopefully, fans will get to see at least some before the young actor’s tenure in the role is done.
10The Superior Spider-Man (Doctor Otto Octavius)
First Appearance:Amazing Spider-Man #700 (2012)
If fans get what they want and Peter receives the Symbiote in eitherSpider-Man 4or one of the upcoming Avengers movies, he’s going down a darker path for a bit. Thus, the Superior Spider-Man could be a great parallel for such a troublesome arc, especially sincehis costume, which has yet to be seen in live-action, is so beloved.
When Doctor Otto Octavius took over Peter Parker’s body and then killed him inAmazing Spider-Man #700 (2012), he also gained some of the hero’s memories and feelings of responsibility, causing him to continue to don the Spider-Man mantle.While he was doing some heroic deeds, he did them more brutally, which could serve as a dark reflection on Peter. The young hero needs to understand what he could become if he gives in to the Symbiote, and Superior Spider-Man is the perfect vehicle to do it.
9Spider-Man UK (William Braddock)
First Appearance:Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (2014)
As anyone who’sseen the coming-of-ageSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versefranchise knows, Peter Parker is far from the only person to take up the Spider mantle in the Spider-Verse. One version that hasn’t been showcased yet is Spider-Man UK, aka William Braddock. A combination of Spidey with Captain Britain, this Wall-Crawler brings a whole new perspective unique to any other Spider.
A Spider-Man hailing from the UK would be a really different take andkeepSpider-Man 4from reusing all the characters already featuredinSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand its sequel,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Spider-Man UK would provide a new kind of character to the Spider-Verse and bring a new type of dynamic to the screen.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
8SP//dr (Peni Parker)
First Appearance:Edge of Spider-Verse #5 (2014)
Peni Parker (Kimiko Glenn) was a fan favorite Spider in theoutright perfect animated filmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, thanks to her quirky and bubbly personality and the big spider mech that she pilots, SP//dr. Seeing her in live-action would not only be cool for fans of the character, but she’d bring a whole new type of action to play with herNeon Genesis Evangelion-like machine.
Having Peni in play wouldraise the spectacle of any action sequence tenfold. Imagining Spider-Man and the other Spider-People who could appear inSpider-Man 4riding SP//dr into whatever battle they’re waging would be an incredible sight. The scale and power that the mech holds would make for some of the best fight scenes in anySpider-Manfilm.
7Spider-Man Noir (Peter Parker)
First Appearance: Spider-Man Noir #1 (2008)
With the recent announcement and filming beginning for a live-actionSpider-Man Noirseries starringNicolas Cagefor Amazon Prime Video, it’s the perfect opportunity to cross him over with the other live-action Spiders. It would also serve as a great potential promotion for the upcoming show.
If the Spider-Verse is going to potentially open up inSpider-Man 4, then it would only make sense to bring in the already established live-action Spider-People, which would now include Spider-Man Noir.He’d bring a whole new, darker dynamic, as he would most likely be portrayed differently than inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, where he’sone of the funnier Spider-Man.
6Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly)
First Appearance:Amazing Spider-Man #149 (1975)
After giving up the life of Peter Parker, the MCU’s Web-Head is going to be having a real identity crisis when fans see him again in his fourth outing. No one knows about identity crisis better than the Spider-Clone Ben Reilly. While he may have been played for laughs inSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the comic book iteration is actually quite serious and tragic, as he is consistently plagued by his struggle with a sense of self,a trait iconic to Spider-Man.
Scarlet Spider would be a perfect character tohelp Holland’s Peter in his journey to decide who he’s going to bepost-Spider-Man: No Way Home. The clone could go a long way in teaching him coping mechanisms and healthier ways to deal with what he’ll most likely be struggling with.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
5Spider-Man 2099 (Miguel O’Hara)
First Appearance:Amazing Spider-Man #365 (1992)
With the idea ofSpider-Man 4bringing the Spider-Verse into play, it’s a given that some may expect characters from theSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versefranchise to make an appearance. One of those major players could end up being Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac), assuming he makes it to the end of the assumed-to-beaction-packedSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
His gruff, more antagonistic presence could be an interesting way to potentially support a darker arc for Peter inSpider-Man 4. Spider-Man 2099 may inject darker thoughts into Pete’s head, causing him to descend further into his negative thoughts.Fans also know that Spider-Man 2099 is not a fan of Holland’s version of the hero,given his comments on him at the beginning ofSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
4Spider-Woman/Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy)
If there’s a Spider-Person from Dan Slott’s"Spider-Verse" comic book story eventthat absolutely exploded in popularity in a way not seen since Miles Morales, it’s Spider-Gwen.People almost immediately fell in love with the character,and that adoration expanded even more when she was brought to film in 2018.
Fans and audiences alike have been predicting that Gwen Stacy may make an appearance in the new era of the MCU’s Spider-Man now that Michelle Jones-Watson (Zendaya) doesn’t remember him. A nice way to flip this on its head, though, would be to bring in her Spider variant. It would certainly be a surprise to Pete, given the fact that the only time he’d heard of Gwen was from The Amazing Spider-Man when he spoke about losing her inSpider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
3The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
First Appearance: ‘Spider-Man’ (2002)
Officially known in the MCU as theFriendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire),Sam Raimi’s famous iteration of the character is one of the best and most beloved iterations of the character in any medium. As the first live-action theatrical adaptation, 2002’sSpider-Manwas groundbreaking for cinema, cementing Maguire’s legacy in the role.
Tobey Maguire is many people’s favorite version of the character, and after his first jump into the MCU inSpider-Man: No Way Home, there’s absolutely zero doubt that they’re going to want to bring back him and Andrew Garfield. The two brought flocks of people to theaters and made the 2021 film one of the most noteworthy of the year;if anyone’s coming back, it’s Maguire. If Holland’s character gets the Symbiote, too, Raimi Spidey has already gone through all of that inSpider-Man 3, making him perfect to help him out.
Spider-Man 3
2The Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
First Appearance: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ (2012)
While Tobey Maguire’s version of the character may be the most groundbreaking, it’s clear thatAndrew Garfield is the people’s favorite performer of Spider-Man. Pretty much everyone adores him and his version of the friendly neighborhood, making him the widely agreed highlight ofSpider-Man: No Way Home. This positive reception can also be seen through how manygreat Spider-Man quotespeople note him to have.
Just like Maguire, if anyone is making a comeback, shouldSpider-Man 4be a multiverse film, it’s going to be Garfield — arguably, he’d be prioritized even more so. With Peter maybe going down a darker path, The Amazing Spider-Man could be a great mentor, especially after his monologue about his struggle with darkness after the events ofThe Amazing Spider-Man 2and the death of Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone).
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
1The Ultimate Spider-Man (Miles Morales)
First Appearance:Ultimate Fallout #4 (2011)
It’s already been announced thatSony Pictures Entertainment is looking to makea live-action Miles Morales filmafter the widespread success he’s had in theSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versefranchise. So, ifSpider-Man 4ends up being a multiversal film, now would be the perfect time to bring Miles into the fold. Whether he’s from another universe entirely (maybe even his animated counterpart) or the MCU and getting an origin story, there’s seemingly no better time for the young Morales to be introduced.
Tom Holland has made it very clear in the past thathe’s not going to play Spidey forever, leading many to believe this will most likely be his last trilogy. What better way to usher the wall-crawler out than for him to take the role Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) once had for him but for another young hero?The era of The Ultimate Spider-Man is coming soon, and now is the perfect time to start.
