Marvel and Sony have reportedly been fighting over “Spider-Man 4” due to creative differences and prospective release dates. The latter has since been resolved, as the Tom Holland-starring movie will swing into theaters on July 24, 2026. The film’s plot is still shrouded in mystery, though a new report teases the friendly neighborhood superhero forming an unlikely alliance with an enemy.

As documented by MyTimeToShine, “Spider-Man 4” reportedly takes place after the events of “Avengers: Doomsday” and will see Peter Parker trying to concentrate on his college studies. Unfortunately, a new world-ending threat forces him to put on his costume and join forces with an unspecified character to save the day. The plot summary doesn’t mention who, but it could be Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man, Michael Keaton’s Vulture, or Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, who’s set to debut in “Avengers: Doomsday,” as they’re all listed in the description. Of course, it’s highly possible that Doom will be the film’s Big Bad, as he’s quite a significant villain in Marvel’s lore. 

Regardless of which side each character is on, the aforementioned “Spider-Man 4” plot teases more multiversal madness and promises to be a fascinating project. But what has the cast told us about the story?

While the rumored “Spider-Man 4” plot teases a team-up movie with characters from across Marvel’s Multiverse, Tom Holland claims that the story is still a work in progress. In an interview with “Good Morning America,” the Spidey actor shared some nuggets of information about the project, revealing that the script is almost good to go, but still needs some work.

“We are super close to having a creative, I think that is really worthy of the fans, but I think now we feel confident that the idea is strong enough that we can finally say that this is going ahead.”

These comments echo other statements from Holland, in which he claimed early drafts of the script are good, but the story still needs some work before it’s up to standard. As such, the latest update could stem from an idea that’s since been revamped or will change at a later date. Either way, it’s good to know that “Spider-Man 4” is actually happening, and the creators are putting time, effort, and care into getting the story right on the page before they start shooting the flick.

For more speculation about the upcoming sequel, find out how “Venom 3” potentially sets up “Spider-Man 4.”