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Sam Raimi Rules Out Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Return

1/26/2026

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Director Sam Raimi has confirmed he will not make a fourth Spider-Man film starring Tobey Maguire, saying the characters have moved on.
He notes that despite Maguire's popularity, revisiting his version wouldn't feel right.
Raimi had planned a new trilogy, but it was canceled due to script disagreements.
Fans still hope Maguire returns in Avengers: Secret Wars, the MCU's Multiverse Saga conclusion.

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Director Sam Raimi has confirmed he will not make a fourth Spider-Man film starring Tobey Maguire, saying the characters have moved on.
He notes that despite Maguire's popularity, revisiting his version wouldn't feel right.
Raimi had planned a new trilogy, but it was canceled due to script disagreements.
Fans still hope Maguire returns in Avengers: Secret Wars, the MCU's Multiverse Saga conclusion.