Spider-Man 4 Gets Bad News From Director

Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 4 just received a definitive update that brings years of speculation to an end. In a recent interview, director Sam Raimi finally broke his silence on the project, revealing why the long-awaited sequel will not happen.

Sam Raimi closes the door on Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire

Sam Raimi has officially ruled out directing Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire. Speaking with ScreenRant, Raimi said, “I love Spider-Man. And I love Marvel and the producers that make it.”

He acknowledged the studio’s direction with Tom Holland, stating, “They’re really into the story” of Spider-Man that they’re telling now. And it wouldn’t be right for me to go back and try to resurrect his version of the story.

Raimi further explained the transition away from his universe: “Tobey’s Spider-Man and Kirsten’s Mary Jane have gone elsewhere, and I’m not sure it would fit in with the stories they’re telling now.”

He added that he feels honored to have contributed to Spider-Man’s legacy: “Stan Lee’s great character… so many people contributed, so many artists, that for a brief time I was handed the torch to carry on after 40 years of Spider-Man comics. And then after my three movies, I handed the torch off to someone else.”

Sam Raimi initially planned Spider-Man 4 to feature villains such as the Vulture and Mysterio. However, development delays and creative issues pushed him to exit the project. Sony later rebooted the franchise with Andrew Garfield. Years later, Raimi and Maguire returned to Marvel-related projects. Raimi directed Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Maguire reprised his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Despite continued fan interest, Raimi confirmed there are no plans to revisit his storyline. Writer Mattson Tomlin has campaigned to revive Spider-Man 4. Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and others have also expressed interest in returning.

Still, Raimi’s comments indicate the franchise has moved on, and he has passed the torch.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.

Source: Comingsoon.net