What is a spoiler? It’s a question worth asking these days, as more and more comic book movie news is first reported by fan-driven blogs drawing from leaked set photos. For example, isAlfred Molina’s oft-rumored and now confirmed return as Doctor Octopus in the nextSpider-Manmovie a spoiler? Will the character appear in the film’s marketing materials, or is his return a “reveal” in the script? I won’t pretend to know, but what I do know is that the constant drip drip drip of comic book movie news sure has made the movies themselves feel anti-climactic. But if that’s what the people want, then who am I to argue?
Because guess what? They’re all coming back. Everyone.
Just likeJamie Foxx’s Electro,Andrew Garfieldwillbe back, and if Sony/Marvel can close a deal withTobey Maguire, he’ll be back too.Kirsten Dunstwillreturn as MJ, and I expectEmma Stoneto reprise her role as Gwen Stacy, pregnancy permitting. Why? Because this thirdSpider-Manmovie starringTom Hollandwill delve into the multi-verse, just like its animated counterpartSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. I don’t think that’s a big secret at this point, so why do we pretend it is? Because we love the pageantry of it all.
Truthfully, I’ll never understand why fans want to know every little detail about a movie before they see it, though I can certainly understand the excitement surrounding Molina’s return, seeing as his Doc Ock is the best villain Spider-Man has ever faced on the big screen. The eight-limbed scientist was the best thing aboutSam Raimi’sSpider-Man 2, which remains the standout entry in theSpider-Manfranchise.
Jon Wattsis back to direct the newSpider-Manmovie, which will once again co-starZendaya,Jacob Batalon,Tony RevoloriandMarisa Tomei. This time around, they’ll be joined byBenedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, as the Sorcerer Supreme will serve as a mentor of sorts to Holland’s Peter Parker.
Sony is slated to release the superhero sequel in theaters on Jul 02, 2025. Its predecessor,Spider-Man: Far from Home, took in more than $1 billion worldwide en route to becoming the highest-grossingSpider-Manmovie of all time.
Molina recently lent his mighty voice toFrozen II, and he’ll soon be seen oppositeCarey Mulliganin the revenge thrillerPromising Young Woman. To watch the latest trailer for that excellent film, which comes out later this month,click here.
