Spider-Man 4 Villain: Transgender Chameleon?!

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There’s been talk circulating about Spider-Man 4, with whispers suggesting that its antagonist uses gender-neutral pronouns and identifies beyond the binary or as trans. This follows on from previous speculations regarding the storyline and potential new cast members.

Before we start, it’s worth mentioning that almost every rumor surrounding the film has seemed like nonsense, so let’s keep our fingers crossed that many of these stories are fabricated.

What does the rumor say?

It’s being whispered that the antagonist of Spider-Man 4 might be a version of the Chameleon, given that this character has recently been introduced in Kraven (a film I’ve just seen on Netflix, and let me tell you, it was truly terrible).

In the upcoming movie Kraven, it’s reported by Jeff Sneider that the primary antagonist of Spider-Man 4, who shares similarities with Chameleon, won’t be explicitly referred to as “Chameleon.” Instead, this character will adopt a different name. Further details about this alias are yet to be revealed. Additionally, Jeff Sneider hints at the character’s identity using pronouns (I don’t think Sneider is discussing two separate villains), as shared on CBM.

The name ‘Chameleon’ might not be used for this character, as it was featured in ‘Kraven the Hunter’, and while that film hinted at the character’s potential, it didn’t fully explore it.

Similar to Morph, Mystique

It’s possible that Spider-Man 4 could introduce a character who is a gender-swapped version of the Chameleon, and this character might use they/them pronouns. This change is similar to how Marvel made Morph gay in the X-Men ’97 animated series, which wasn’t widely watched. In that series, Morph was given a sexual orientation that allowed him to transform into females or anyone he identifies with. Similarly, Chameleon possesses powers that enable such a transformation.

In the upcoming “Spider-Man” film, it seems that the shape-shifting character Chameleon will adopt a non-binary identity and prefer using gender-neutral pronouns.

Noteworthy is the lesser-known animated adaptation of “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”, which, like many others featuring Spiderman characters, followed a comparable path.

Marvel Comics introduced a change in Mystique’s character by making her a lesbian and having her give birth to the X-Men member, Nightcrawler, through a unique relationship with another female character.

Who could the villain be?

We’ve got a potential character description from a casting call for Spider-Man 4. It appears they are searching for a female villain, who is between her 30s and 50s, of any ethnicity, and someone who exudes power and authority. Marvel is looking for an actress with a powerful on-screen presence and depth to bring this character to life.

As a passionate film buff diving into the Marvel universe, I’ve been pondering over the potential identity of the enigmatic female antagonist – could she be none other than Lady Chameleon? This character made her debut in Brian Michael Bendis’ groundbreaking “Ultimate Spider-Man” comic series. In this alternate universe, the tragic demise of Peter Parker paved the way for Miles Morales, a character reimagined to bring more diversity to the storyline. Lady Chameleon, if she is indeed the villain, would be connected to the original Chameleon from the Ultimate universe, Camellia. Interestingly, Camellia shares not only a family lineage but also an ambiguous gender identity, reflecting her chameleonic nature.

Release info

Title for Spider-Man 4 remains undecided but it’s set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. Destin Daniel Cretton is helming the project, with filming commencing soon. There are reports suggesting Sadie Sink will be joining Tom Holland in this upcoming adventure. Speculations point towards her potentially playing Jean Grey from X-Men or a real version of Mary Jane.

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2025-03-28 00:31