Believe it or not, it has been a hot minute since Tom Holland’s last Spider-Man movie hit the screens, more specifically, almost three years. And it is safe to say that people are getting impatient. Although what they last witnessed might just be something that can never be topped, fans are still eagerly waiting for Holland’s Peter Parker to reunite with his loved ones after the heartbreaking ending scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
However, recent reports suggest that it is not all sunshine and cupcakes, and Peter Parker’s story is going to be way darker than people might have thought.
Could This Be the End of Peter Parker’s Story?
In a recent Discord Q&A session, Alex Perez from The Cosmic Circus shared some insider news about the Marvel world. Among the plethora of queries, one question stood out, the fate of Tom Holland‘s iconic superhero alter ego, Spider-Man.
But it wasn’t just about the superhero, the focus shifted to the man behind the mask, Peter Parker. And that’s when things took a dark turn. Perez revealed something that sent shockwaves through the fandom, something no one saw coming. He revealed,
“This all leads to the next chapter in his story. The idea now moving forward is to give him a sense of independence. In his mind, Peter Parker is no more… but Spider-Man lives on. Since he has either lost or detached himself from everyone he’s ever loved, all he has to keep him going is being Spider-Man, whether the city loves him for it or not.”
He further continued,
“And as the title of Spider-Man continues to consume Peter’s life little by little, Peter Parker will take a back seat and continue to fade from existence slowly. This story point can be compared to Robert Pattinson’s Batman in The Batman.”
Throughout the Marvel stint of Tom Holland’s portrayal, Peter Parker is primarily depicted as this teenage boy, fun and goofy, who can refuse Tony Stark’s offer to save the world for homework. But the upcoming Spider-Man 4 is set to cast Parker in a new light. With great power comes great responsibility, and if rumors are true, Parker will submit himself to these responsibilities, sacrificing his personal life for the sake of the greater good.
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Given that he has been stripped away from every loved one he has ever had, Parker will slowly fade from existence. Although fans desperately don’t want this to be true, it very much could happen, given the current standpoint of the story.
Tom Holland’s Thoughts on a Fourth Spider-Man Movie
Although Tom Holland has hinted at the possibility of passing the Spider-Man baton, he has also confirmed that a fourth installment might be on the horizon. During a Critics Choice Association conference, as reported by Collider, the actor not only discussed the potential for future films but also left fans buzzing with excitement about what lies ahead for the character. He said,
“All I can say is that we have been actively engaging in conversations about what it could potentially look like for a fourth rendition of my character. Whether or not we can find a way to do justice to the character is another thing.”
He further continued,
“I feel very protective over Spider-Man. I feel very, very lucky that we were able to work on a franchise that got better with each movie, that got more successful with each movie, which I think is really rare, and I want to protect his legacy. So, I won’t make another one for the sake of making another one. It will have to be worth the while of the character.”
Although nothing has been confirmed as of yet, Holland’s revelation, along with rumors, does indeed indicate that a fourth film is on its way, and it’s expected to be particularly heartbreaking for Spider-Man fans. Only time will tell what is truly in store for them. Until then, patience is the sole choice.
