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Tom Holland became a household name thanks to his portrayal of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Peter Parker, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Following in the web-slinging footsteps of Andrew Garfield, Holland made his debut in 2016’sCaptain America: Civil War. He then went on to star in his ownSpider-Mantrilogy –Homecoming,Far From Home, and the record-breakingNo Way Home– becoming the youngest actor to ever play the iconic hero on the big screen.
Amidst major announcements forDeadpooland theFantastic Four, there’s speculation that a Spider-Man update might be in the works. However, when it comes to deciding who will lead the highly anticipated film, it appears that Sony Chief Tom Rothman and Marvel Studio President Kevin Feige have differing opinions.
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Different Opinions About Who Should Helm the Film
Back in 2022, in an interview withDeadline, Sony’s chief Tom Rothman hinted at exciting things to come for Spider-Man. He basically said they’re itching to get rolling on the next movie and even mentioned hoping to keep the whole dream team – director Jon Watts,Tom Holland, and Zendaya – together.
When asked by the interviewer if Holland, Zendaya, and director Jon Watts would be a part of the continuation, Rothman responded, “That whole group, we hope.”
On the other hand, as per scooperDaniel Richtman,Kevin Feigehas been hoping for a fresh creative team to take charge as Tom Holland’s Spider-Man embraces a more grounded approach, now that he appears to be untethered from the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. This would offer an opportunity to reshape his future within the franchise.
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Jon Watts has been at the helm of all three of Holland’sSpider-Manfilms, each earning acclaim from both critics and audiences. Speculation arose last year, suggesting that Drew Goddard was a top contender to succeed Watts. This speculation aligns with rumors surroundingSpider-Man 4, which is said to include Daredevil and Kingpin. Given Goddard’s involvement in creating the earlier Netflix series, it would be a logical choice for him to take on the directorial role for the upcomingSpider-Maninstallment.
Fans Give Reasons for Kevin Feige’s This Decision
As to for what reason, Kevin Feige wants a new man behind the camera rather than someone who has prior experience in helming the franchise, fans have shared their views regarding this.
Tom Rothman plays it safe…and right now Feige simply cannot afford to
— Matt Jarbo (@mjarbo)August 24, 2025
Jon Watts did an amazing job with Tom’s trilogy. I would love to have him back.
— The Real One (@PraiseTheXI)June 04, 2025
Jon Watts is a gud decision
— SAM1604 (@CricketNews1604)June 16, 2025
However, some fans think Sony is rushing things.
Get a new director, It’s time to switch things up and let another director get a shot
— Ty (@tydriscoll7)June 06, 2025
This is why Sony always ends up failing. They try to rush things and not wanting to make changes for the better.
— Sports4natic 🍥 (@JG_MIA_305)July 29, 2025
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Meanwhile, Goddard received an Academy Award nomination for penning the script ofThe Martian. Interestingly, he was also initially set to direct the project but opted to direct the scrappedSinister Sixproject for Sony. His writing credits include acclaimed series such asBuffy the Vampire Slayer,Angel,Alias, andLost. He also penned scripts for films likeCloverfieldandWorld War Z.
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
