In a surprising development, Andrew Garfield recently addressed speculation about his involvement in Spider-Man 4. His comments, laced with humor and ambiguity, have reignited fan theories and rumors about his return to the iconic role. With the film still years away, Garfield’s remarks leave fans guessing while the franchise’s future takes shape.
Here’s what the actor said, the context of his statements, and what it means for the ever-evolving Spider-Man universe.
In a recent interview with GQ, Andrew Garfield addressed speculation about his involvement in Spider-Man 4. He denied having any current knowledge of the project, saying, “I’m gonna disappoint you. Yeah, no. But I know no one’s gonna trust anything I say from now on.” Garfield’s comment references his prior denials of his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which turned out to be a misdirection as he ultimately appeared in the film.
Garfield added that he would consider returning to a major franchise under the right circumstances, stating, “If it felt in line with my soul and was gonna be fun. Maybe I’m gonna have like five kids at some point, and I’m gonna need to start saving up for the school tuition or something.”
Spider-Man 4 is currently slated for release in July 2026, two months after Avengers: Doomsday. While Tom Holland is expected to continue his role as Spider-Man in future MCU projects, recent rumors suggest that Sony might aim to involve Garfield and Tobey Maguire in the film. However, these claims remain unconfirmed, and no official casting announcements have been made.
In September 2024, it was reported that Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton was in talks to direct Spider-Man 4, replacing Jon Watts.
Andrew Garfield has currently denied being part of Spider-Man 4. However, his past denials for No Way Home make fans skeptical. With over a year until release, casting rumors continue, but no official details have been confirmed.