Spidey is coming back to the MCU! After a controversial split that left both media giants pointing their web-gloved fingers at the other, Marvel Studios and Sony returned to the negotiating table and figured out a way to keep Spider-Man in the MCU.
While the details of the new deal aren’t currently available, it would appear to be at least similar to the one that was struck in order to bring Spidey to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the first place. While the percentages aren’t publicly available, all you need to know is that the still-untitled Spider-Man 3 will take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is once again available to interact with Avengers and other beloved Marvel characters.
“I am thrilled that Spidey’s journey in the MCU will continue, and I and all of us at Marvel Studios are very excited that we get to keep working on it,” Marvel Studios honcho Kevin Feige said in a joint statement (shared by Variety). “Spider-Man is a powerful icon and hero whose story crosses all ages and audiences around the globe. He also happens to be the only hero with the superpower to cross cinematic universes, so as Sony continues to develop their own Spidey-verse you never know what surprises the future might hold.”
“This is terrific,” adds Sony’s Amy Pascal. “Peter Parker’s story took a dramatic turn in Far From Home and I could not be happier we will all be working together as we see where his journey goes.”
Sony, of course, is continuing with their various solo movies and spinoffs for other characters in Spidey’s world. Just last night, in fact, it was announced that a Madame Web movie is in development, with the writers of Morbius penning the script for Sony.
The question, then, is does this new deal also allow Holland’s Peter Parker to make an appearance in something like Venom 2? Time will tell. But in the meantime, just know that we’ll get to see Tom Holland’s Spidey resolve that crazy cliffhanger from Spider-Man: Far From Home when Spider-Man 3 arrives on 16 July 2021.
