Tom Holland’s Spider-Man May 4 features Marvel’s Mephisto and Daredevil

Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire…and that’s the case, folks Scorching Hot now. While Kevin Feige tried to determine the next overarching story in the wake of “Avengers: Endgame” and the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sony Pictures had to make similarly big decisions regarding the franchise’s main character. Tom Holland’s Spidey hasn’t been seen on the big screen since the Spider-Man: No Way Home three-episode debut in 2021, leaving fans wondering exactly how his next adventure will shape up. Last we heard, Spider-Man 4 is scheduled to do battle with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film in July 2026.. But after saving the world in “Endgame” and taking on the multiverse in “No Way Home,” perhaps the better question is which supervillain will he face next?

We may finally have an answer to that. In a scoop Jeff Snyder’s latest newsletterthe controversial (but often reliable) source reported that one of Spidey’s biggest enemies may make an entrance in the fourth film. Just in case it needs to be said, it will be there Potential spoilers From here on.

In a scoop that /Film can back up what we’ve heard from our own sources, Snyder claims that Marvel is eyeing Sacha Baron Cohen to play long-rumored Marvel villain Mephisto. Delivery time It was previously reported that the “Borat” star has secretly joined the production of the Disney+ series “Ironheart,” and is likely “to play Mephisto.” Given the MCU’s habit of securing important roles for bigger deals, it always made sense for the actor to appear in future projects far beyond “Ironheart” down the line. If Snyder is to be believed, this will lead to him appearing in “Spider-Man 4,” a dream come true for him. All the hardcore fans who fell down the Mephisto rabbit hole Over the years.

Are all those old Mephisto rumors and near misses Finally about to come true? If so, it looks like Marvel has been playing the long game, saving the fan-favorite villain for an exciting role in “Spider-Man 4.” Of course, this possibility leaves us with several key implications for us to analyze. However, first, a warning. Snyder notes that a source is questioning Sacha Baron Cohen’s casting in the next “Spider-Man” film, claiming that he has also been cast in a “top secret” 2025 Universal film that will require a lot of his time for promotion. . But that doesn’t stop Schneider from reporting the following:

“I think Marvel president Kevin Feige has big plans for Mephisto, who could end up being the main villain in the new Spider-Man movie, and who needs a new attraction.

“Spider-Man vs. the Devil” is a pretty good hook. But there is no confirmation from my side.”

Secondly, it seems that putting Mephisto in the lead will inevitably have a ripple effect on the rest of the cast. Holland’s co-star (and real-life partner) Zendaya may pay the biggest price, as Snyder notes that she was given a “very reduced role” — partly for story reasons, but mostly because of her filming commitments Season 3 of Euphoria is suddenly streaming on HBO And the film “Dune” directed by Denis Villeneuve. But for the cameo fans among us, the newsletter also includes tidbits that Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock/Daredevil will be making an appearance (it’s unclear if Jon Bernthal will join him as Frank Castle/The Punisher). However, what’s even more interesting is that Snyder has stated that he’s heard that the symbiotes will appear in the story… although it’s strange that he neglects to mention it. Whether this will come in the form of Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock/Venom remains to be seen.

We’ll have plenty of time to listen to these tales, as Spider-Man 4 is scheduled to hit theaters on July 24, 2026.