Spider-Man 3will be the “most ambitious standalone superhero movie ever made” according to starTom Holland. Set to release at the end of the year, the upcoming sequel has Marvel fans immensely excited to see what happens. Plot details haven’t been revealed, but what we know is that the movie will make use of a live-action multiverse, bringing about all kinds of rumors of other superheroes - and even alternate versions of Spider-Man - teaming up with Holland’s web-slinger.
Speaking aboutSpider-Man 3in a new interview with Variety, Holland appears to tease that at least some of the rumors are true. He stops short of revealing any specific plot details, but by describing the sequel as the “most ambitious standalone superhero movie ever made,” it’s clear that Holland and company have something big in store for Marvel fans withSpider-Man 3. From the interview:
“I can say that it’s the most ambitious standalone superhero movie ever made. You sit down, read the script, and see what they’re trying to do, and they’re succeeding. It’s really impressive. I’ve never seen a standalone superhero movie quite like it… I’m just as excited as everyone else to see it, let alone be a part of it.”
Jon Watts will directSpider-Man 3, which is not yet officially titled, after previously helmingSpider-Man: HomecomingandSpider-Man: Far From Home. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers also wrote the sequel. Along with Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker, the sequel brings backZendaya as MJ, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Tony Revolori as Flash Thompson, and Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds.
Additionally, it has been confirmed thatBenedict Cumberbatch will appear in the movie as Doctor Strange, most likely to establish a multi-verse storyline for the sequel. Alfred Molina is also set to return to reprise his role as Doctor Octopus from Sam Raimi’sSpider-Man 2, while Jamie Foxx will also appear as hisThe Amazing Spider-Man 2character Electro.
It is heavily rumored that the sequel will include actors from the previousSpider-Manmovie franchises. From Sam Raimi’sSpider-Manmovies,Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunstare rumored to appear, as are Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone fromThe Amazing Spider-Man. Charlie Cox has also reportedly been on the set to film aDaredevilcameo. None of this has been officially confirmed by the studio, but with the rumors consistently appearing in the news, it’d be more surprising at this point if these actorsdidn’tappear inSpider-Man 3.
Spider-Man 3is scheduled to bereleased in theaters on Aug 10, 2025, and filming is currently underway. In the meantime, Holland can be seen in the Russo Brothers' new movieCherry, which is set to be released in theaters on Feb. 26 and then on Apple TV+ on March 12. Inspired by the filmmaking siblings, Holland also teases that he’d be up for directing a movie at some point and has even been writing a screenplay with his brother Harry. you may read more about this in the full interview with Holland atVariety.
