Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', is in early talks to direct 'Spider-Man 4', succeeding Jon Watts who directed the previous three Tom Holland-led Spider-Man films. While Tom Holland and Zendaya are not yet officially signed, negotiations are expected to conclude favorably given their pivotal roles. The new film will be co-produced by Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, with Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers returning as screenwriters. Production is slated to begin in early 2025, with a storyline that continues from the dramatic events of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. Cretton's involvement with Spider-Man comes after he stepped down from directing 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' following Jonathan Majors' legal issues and the project's reconfiguration.