The highly-anticipated MCU sequel Spider-Man 4 is slowly constructing out its solid forward of its summer season 2026 launch. Stranger Issues star Sadie Sink is the newest actor to affix the Tom Holland-led franchise, and her casting has been the middle of numerous rumors throughout the fanbase. Her character in Destin Daniel Cretton’s new film has but to be revealed, however that hasn’t stopped followers from convincing themselves that she’ll be enjoying an Omega Stage mutant. With the X-Males formally owned by Disney and part of the MCU, a lot of the fandom is satisfied that Sink would be the MCU’s Jean Gray, a.ok.a. the Darkish Phoenix. Nevertheless, the actress is shutting down these rumors.
Throughout an interview with Josh Horowitz on the Completely happy Unhappy Confused podcast, Sink shut down the rumors that she’ll be enjoying Jean Gray within the MCU… sort of. “That is information to me,” Sink stated, dancing across the query. The actress did not outright deny that she is enjoying Jean Gray in Spider-Man 4, however the reply was removed from the affirmation some followers had been hoping for. Nevertheless, even when she has been solid because the character, she is probably going beneath contract to not reveal that data till Marvel Studios are prepared.

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“I’ve nothing to say about this,” she continued. Whereas Sink won’t be enjoying Jean Gray in Spider-Man 4, she did reveal that she loves the character, and was pleasantly shocked by all of the rumors on-line following her casting. “The rumors are actually cool although,” she continued. “It is an superior rumor. Yeah, I do know that character. It is an ideal character, in order that was cool to learn.”
Sadie Sink May Be Taking part in One other Main Marvel Character
A superb a part of the MCU fanbase is split about who Sadie Sink could be enjoying in Spider-Man 4. Half of them imagine she will probably be Jean Gray, ultimately permitting for one more Phoenix Saga after two poor makes an attempt in Fox’s X-Males universe. Nevertheless, the opposite half is satisfied that Sink might be the MCU’s Mary Jane Watson. For years, we had been led to imagine that Zendaya’s MJ was the well-known Spider-Man character in disguise (her final title is Watson, in any case). Nevertheless, given the ending to Spider-Man: No Means Residence, which noticed MJ and Ned overlook who Peter Parker is, it has opened the door for Parker to satisfy somebody immediately named Mary Jane.
Once more, that is nothing however a rumor. Spider-Man 4 is anticipated to start manufacturing this summer season. Anticipate extra plot, character, and casting particulars to be revealed nearer to the manufacturing date as soon as the script has been finalized. Nevertheless, figuring out Marvel Studios’ penchant for secrecy, we’ll doubtless be taught little or no (aside from some unfounded rumors) till the film has completed manufacturing and the corporate begins the movie’s advertising and marketing marketing campaign.
To date, all we learn about Spider-Man 4 is that Tom Holland is confirmed to return as soon as once more and can now be joined by the Stranger Issues star. Moreover, the film is being directed by Shang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton, who’s taking on from Jon Watts. Spider-Man 4 is at the moment slated to launch on Jul. 31, 2026.
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Spider-Man Homecoming 4
- Launch Date
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July 24, 2026
- Prequel(s)
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Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Residence, Spider-Man: No Means Residence
- Franchise(s)
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Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man