“Gold medalist going back to small local competitions”: Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man 4’ Being a Multiverse Story Isn’t All Bad Despite Marvel Sending Its Entire Fandom Into a Raging Rant
- 'Spider-Man 4' is coming out soon, and everyone is talking about it.
- Spider-Man's upcoming fourth film dives back into the multiverse, stirring excitement.
- But fans are clamoring for the grounded, street-level heroics of Spider-Man's earlier stories.
Remember when Spider-Man was just your friendly neighborhood hero? Well, that was before he started leaping across universes and tangled with alternate versions of himself. It seems like the good old days of neighborhood patrol might be a thing of the past.
Marvel and Sony are bringing Spider-Man back into the multiverse for Spider-Man 4, and it’s causing quite a stir. While this multiverse twist has its perks for our web-slinger, it’s not what many fans are rooting for!
For many, Spider-Man’s charm has always been his grounded, street-level heroics. He began as a high school student balancing homework with crime-fighting. However, following the colossal success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it seems Marvel and Sony are eager to continue exploring the multiverse.
Spider-Man 4’s Multiverse Adventure Slated for 2026
According to insider Daniel Richtman, the fourth installment of Spider-Man is slated to hit theaters in July 2026—nestled between the epic Avengers showdowns. This, sure, hints that the multiverse might be making a comeback.
Multiverse stories are a playground for exciting crossovers, where characters from different worlds come together. Just think of the exciting possibilities: multiple Spider-Men, alternate dimensions, and wild plot twists.
While it might seem like a shift from the familiar street-level stories, this approach opens up new creative possibilities for filmmakers and offers fans an exciting, fresh experience. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy seeing Spider-Man team up with his multiverse counterparts?
Fans Want Spider-Man’s Return to Street-Level Heroics
Despite all the chatter about Tom Holland Spider-Man swinging through different universes, some fans think it’s time for him to stick to his local beats. They argue that going back to basics would remind us why we fell for Spider-Man in the first place: his down-to-earth neighborhood hero antics and everyday struggles.
Focusing on local, street-level stories might just help Spider-Man reconnect with his audience on a deeper level. It’s those personal, everyday struggles that made Spider-Man so relatable and loved in the first place.
By bringing him back to his teenage roots, dealing with issues like school, friends, and personal dilemmas, fans could find him endearing all over again. However, one fan said bringing him back to a regular story is like a gold medalist going back to local meets—kind of a letdown!
A grounded Spider-man story now would be the same as seeing as a Gold medalist going back to small local competitions only.
— TheMuSic (@RandomIdeas03) August 26, 2024
As Spider-Man swings back into action, fans are split on the multiverse direction. While the alternate dimensions bring exciting new adventures, there’s also a strong call for more grounded stories that capture his humble origins. On the bright side, at least these discussions have brought attention to Spider-Man 4.
Spider-Man 4 is reportedly scheduled to release in July 2026.
