Tobey Maguire's 'Spider-Man 4' still possible? 'The Batman' co-writer Mattson Tomlin 'hasn't gotten a no yet’

Mattson Tomlin, known for co-writing Matt Reeves’ The Batman franchise, has revealed he has not yet received an official rejection regarding his pitch for a Spider-Man 4 film starring Tobey Maguire. Tomlin, who turned in his script for The Batman 2 earlier this month, told fans that while the project involves "a lot of people and politics" and could be a long process, he "hasn't gotten a 'no' yet" from the relevant studios.

Tomlin’s concept imagines Maguire’s Peter Parker navigating life as both a husband and father to Mary Jane Watson, portrayed by Kirsten Dunst—a direction that resonates with fans nostalgic for Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man trilogy. The persistent rumours and studio interest have kept hopes alive for a legacy continuation, especially after Maguire’s successful cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which grossed nearly $2 billion worldwide and reignited demands for his return.

As Spider-Man remains a marquee character for Marvel and Sony, with Tom Holland currently filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, speculation grows around multiverse opportunities. Tomlin’s proposal, if accepted, could merge beloved classic characters with current franchise developments, opening the door for appearances in future MCU titles like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.

While there are no official announcements regarding script development or studio approval, neither Marvel Studios nor Sony Pictures has closed the door on a fourth instalment featuring Maguire. Until a final decision is made, the future of Spider-Man 4 with Tomlin at the helm remains possible, sustaining excitement among franchise fans and industry watchers alike.