After scaring fans for a moment last summer, Spider-Man's future in the MCU is secure for a little longer. Following the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home, Peter Parker will face a whole new set of struggles in his third film as his identity has been revealed to the entire world.
Obviously, details about the film have been scarce as of now, but fans are buzzing about all the potential interesting paths this new movie could take. As rumors abound, let us explore which of them we hope are true and which we hope are not true about the MCU's Spider-Man 3.
Hope Is True: Uncle Ben Appears
Uncle Ben has always been an important figure in Spider-Man lore, though he has been missing from the MCU's version of the story. They wisely avoided going over that familiar ground once Spider-Man was brought in, but maybe now is the time he appears.
Rumors suggest we will finally see the MCU version of Uncle Ben in this film, most likely through a flashback scene. While Tony Stark sort of filled this role for Peter so far, with all the trouble Peter will face in this upcoming movie, remembering some words of wisdom from his uncle might be a powerful moment.
Hope Is Not True: Norman Osborn Plays A Role
Another key character in the history of Spider-Man who has been MIA in the MCU is Norman Osborn. Along with being the villainous Green Goblin, Osborn is one of Spider-Man's most powerful foes and a significant figure in the overall Marvel Universe.
After expecting him to pop up in the two previous films, fans are now speculating Osborn will make his long-awaited debut in this film. However, we've seen enough of this character on the big screen, and the MCU seems to be doing fine without him. We'd be more interested in seeing a new villain get the spotlight.
Hope Is True: Kraven The Hunter Is The Main Villain
Spider-Man has an amazing roster of villains from the comics, but one of the most beloved among fans is Kraven the Hunter. Kraven is a genetically enhanced hunter who considers Spider-Man to be the ultimate trophy, and relentlessly hunts him.
Director Jon Watts has expressed his love for the character, and given the supposed premise of the story, many rumors suggest Kraven will be the main villain in this third film. With Peter on the run, Kraven could show up as a bounty hunter attempting to capture him.
Hope Is Not True: Mysterio Is Alive
Though initially presented as a good guy, Quentin Beck, aka Mysterio, proved to be a hugely entertaining villain in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Mysterio is a master of illusions, and toys with Peter's mind in some truly inventive ways. But after relying on his "Spidey-sense," Beck is defeated and killed.
However, Mysterio faked out Peter so much in the movie, fans inevitably started theorizing that he faked his own death and will appear in this film. As great as the character was, that seems like a cheap reveal, and it feels more interesting if Mysterio managed to strike this final blow to Peter even in death.
Hope Is True: Jennifer Walters Is Peter's Lawyer
Even with all the heroes they already have, there are still plenty more to introduce in the MCU. One of the exciting upcoming additions is She-Hulk. The part-time lawyer and part-time crime fighter will be getting her own Disney+ series soon, which promises to be a lot of fun.
However, before her own solo series, some are suggesting the character could make her debut in this film. She-Hulk's alter-ego of Jennifer Walters is a New York City lawyer, and some think Peter will seek her help in clearing his name.
Hope Is Not True: The Sinister Six Forms
With so many great Spider-Man villains who have appeared on the big screen over the years, fans have been long expecting the Sinister Six to get their big-screen debut. The Sinister Six is a team made up of some of Spider-Man's most famous foes.
With the tease in the recent Morbius trailer, many are suspecting Sony is building towards a Sinister Six movie, and rumors suggest this film will help set up that spin-off. However, that movie also relies a lot on Morbius which, at this point, is still a big question mark. We'd rather this third Spider-Man movie not waste time setting up another Sony film that might never happen.
Hope Is True: Miles Morales Appears
While Spider-Man has been a smashing success in the MCU, Sony is eager to build its own Spider-Man Universe — and it can be hard to do that without a Spider-Man. Some think that Tom Holland's Spider-Man will begin appearing in the Sony films, but there is another possibility.
Some rumors surrounding this third film suggests Miles Morales will be introduced and be set up to become Sony's Spider-Man. While it might seem awkward to force that into this story, it makes sense that Miles would finally get his live-action film.
Hope Is Not True: Mysterio's Illusion
After a fun summer adventure with Spider-Man, we weren't expecting anything too shocking from the post-credit scene of Far From Home. However, as our hero looks on helplessly, Mysterio reveals to the world that Peter Parker is Spider-Man, turning his world upside down.
That twist seems to change everything, but one rumor suggests it could be another trick by Mysterio. Once again, assuming Mysterio lived, the reveal could be another illusion. However, that would be a cheap way to rob such an interesting setup.
Hope Is True: Spider-Man's Exit From The MCU
Like it or not, Tom Holland's days in the MCU are likely numbered. Disney and Sony may have come to an agreement for the third film and reportedly another Avengers project, but we can't expect this deal to go on forever.
With that in mind, rumors suggest that this third film will mark the close of Spider-Man's solo trilogy and set up his ultimate exit from the MCU. While he'll certainly be missed, it's better that they can give him a proper goodbye rather than an abrupt exit when the deal falls apart.
Hope Is Not True: Peter Enters The Multiverse
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness promises to set up the multiverse in the MCU, which has endless possibilities. One of the rumors is that this will also be the way Spider-Man leaves the MCU.
The rumor suggests Doctor Strange will help Peter Parker escape his current reality where his identity has been revealed and travel to another reality. This would allow Tom Holland to operate in the Sony universe without MCU connections. However, that would be a pretty disappointing way to end things in the MCU, and would feel like a major cop-out.