Screenwriter Mattson Tomlin Develops Script for Potential Spider-Man 4 Featuring Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 4, originally canceled in 2010, has reignited hope among fans and creators for a potential legacy sequel to the original Raimi trilogy. Screenwriter Mattson Tomlin, known for his work on The Batman films, has expressed strong interest in writing the script, envisioning a story where Maguire's Peter Parker balances life as a husband and father while continuing his heroics. Despite the complicated narrative aftermath of Spider-Man 3, Tomlin believes this new chapter can be tastefully handled, possibly resolving loose ends and expanding the character's depth. Recent social media exchanges confirm Tomlin's efforts to contact director Sam Raimi and push the project forward, with Raimi himself having shown interest in returning to the franchise. This development follows Maguire's successful Spider-Man: No Way Home cameo, which proved the actor's enduring appeal and the viability of revisiting his Spider-Man legacy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe era. Meanwhile, the MCU continues to evolve with upcoming projects like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, maintaining the character's relevance across different iterations.