Spider Man 4: Will Tobey Maguire Reprise His Role? Here's What We Know So Far About Sam Raimi's Directorial

Rumours are circulating online that Tobey Maguire will return in an exciting reprisal in ‘Spider-Man 4’. Scriptwriter Mattson Tomlin teased the comeback, which has generated social media buzz. Here's what we know so far.

Is Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire Happening?

Tobey Maguire's appearance in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ has resurfaced hopes for his return to the role in a potential fourth installment, possibly helmed by Sam Raimi. Recent social media breakdowns indicate the project may be in the works. These are not merely fan whispers; ‘The Batman’ and ‘The Batman Part II’ co-writer Mattson Tomlin has openly stoked the rumours.

Writer Mattson Tomlin Hints at Progress

When a user on X (previously Twitter) asked about updates on writer Mattson Tomlin's effort to write a fourth installment of the franchise, the writer replied, "slow and steady wins the race." He also warned that there wouldn't be anything definitive to report for a long time (if ever) since the project involves multiple individuals and complicated "politics" which he has no control over. Of most importance, though, he said he hasn't received a 'no' yet and is keeping his fingers crossed.

Mattson Tomlin's Idea for Spider-Man 4

For those who haven't followed the issue, the creator of ‘The Batman’ has already shown that he is very interested in writing a script for Maguire's return. Tomlin imagines a fourth film in which the actor's Spider-Man is balancing life as a husband and father.

Earlier in July 2025, this idea was discussed by Tomlin on his X account. When questioned regarding the possible storyline, he replied candidly by saying that his key interest would be to pen a ‘Spider-Man 4’ based on Peter Parker as a family man. "Spider-Man as a father is where I gravitate towards, given the last 8 films," he added.

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Sam Raimi and Kirsten Dunst Express Interest

The first Sam Raimi-directed series was cancelled because of a creative divide after the third one. The development for a fourth film in May 2011 was dropped, and Andrew Garfield relaunched the character in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ instead.

Yet in April 2022, Sam Raimi revealed he would be keen to direct another ‘Spider-Man’ film. Actress Kirsten Dunst, who starred as Mary Jane Watson in the trilogy, is also keen to go back and play out a scenario where the famous couple become parents in the fourth film.

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