Past Fantastic Four: First Steps, all marvel fans eyes are on Avengers: Doomsday, set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is whether Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will join the epic showdown. A recent update from industry insider Daniel Richtman has shed some light on the situation, but it’s not the confirmation fans might be hoping for. Let’s break down the details and explore what this means for the web-slinger’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The Current State of Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday
The journey to get Tom Holland’s Spider-Man into Avengers: Doomsday has been a rollercoaster of speculation. Here’s what we know so far, based on Richtman’s latest post on X or twitter.
- Negotiations Are Ongoing: Marvel Studios is currently working on securing a deal with Tom Holland himself. Contrary to earlier reports, this isn’t about a deal with Sony—Marvel already has an agreement in place with the studio that owns Spider-Man’s film rights.
- Financial and Scheduling Hurdles: While the Sony deal is settled, Marvel still needs to finalize the financial agreement with Holland and sort out his scheduling. This is a critical step, as Holland’s availability could make or break his involvement.
- Not a Done Deal: When asked if Spider-Man’s appearance in Avengers: Doomsday is “pretty much locked,” Richtman was clear: “No, if there’s no agreement and figuring out scheduling then it’s not a lock.” In other words, fans shouldn’t get their hopes up just yet.
This update comes after months of rumors, with initial reports suggesting Marvel was negotiating with Sony. Richtman’s clarification shifts the focus to Holland himself, highlighting the complexities of bringing Spider-Man into the MCU’s next big team-up.
Final Thoughts
The possibility of seeing Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday is still up in the air, and Daniel Richtman’s latest update reminds us that nothing is guaranteed. With financial negotiations and scheduling issues to resolve, Marvel Studios has its work cut out for it with. the massive cast that is going to be a part of this film. Still, the fact that Marvel is actively working to include Spider-Man shows how much the character means to the MCU—and to fan. It will definitely be a big disappointment if we don’t see Tom’s Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday but for now, only time will tell.
