Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Reveals Update On Spider-Man 4 And Blade Sequel’s Progress; Findout

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has been relatively quiet in the news circle since “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” an impressive addition to the Spider-Man series. Curiosity among fans is mounting as they ponder the possibility of a “Spider-Man 4.”

Jon Watts has overseen the last three Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man films, beginning with “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” During a recent conversation with Cinemablend, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige discussed the upcoming plans for the MCU. When inquired about potential plans for Spider-Man 4 and whether Watts would be its director, Feige shared:

“Jon has made three of the finest Spider-Man movies for us that we deeply appreciate. Currently, he has numerous commitments keeping him occupied. Consequently, it’s likely that we’ll need to find a replacement actor.”

I’m a dedicated fan following Jon Watts’ cinematic journey. He’s currently juggling various projects, keeping him quite occupied. One of his upcoming releases is the movie “Wolf,” set to hit theaters later this year, featuring acting legends George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Additionally, he’s directing episodes for an exciting new Disney+ series titled “Skeleton Crew.” This Star Wars project brings Jude Law on board and focuses on thrilling adventures of children.

As a lifestyle expert, I understand that everyone has competing priorities in life, and unfortunately, those commitments prevent Watts from directing Spider-Man 4 at this time. There have been whispers about potential candidates to take over the helm. Some names being tossed around include Sam Raimi, the mastermind behind the first Spider-Man films, and Bilall and Adil, the talented duo who brought episodes of Ms. Marvel to life, as well as the Bad Boys franchise.

The upcoming Spider-Man 4 film is generating significant excitement among Marvel fans. By the finale of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it looks like Peter Parker (portrayed by Tom Holland) is embarking on a fresh journey as a solitary and penniless Spider-Man.

In a chat with BlackTree TV, Kevin Feige discussed the development of the project, which commenced in 2019 but experienced a change in direction with the departure of two directors. According to Feige, “Our top priority is taking our time and getting it right to create an authentic ‘Blade’ film.”

Based on my experience and knowledge of the Blade franchise, it’s reasonable to expect that the upcoming movie will carry an R rating. This aligns with the precedent set by the original Blade films, which were all rated R. In essence, the gritty and action-packed nature of Blade is synonymous with an R rating, much like the case with Deadpool.

In 2019, Marvel introduced a new project featuring Mahershala Ali as the main actor. However, the original director, Bassam Tariq, departed from the production in 2022. Later, Yann Demange, recognized for his work on “Lovecraft Country,” took over but eventually left as well.

In 1998, the first Blade movie was released, helmed by Stephen Norrington with Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, Donal Logue, and Sanaa Lathan starring. Two sequels appeared in 2002 and 2004 respectively.