However, one surprising missing MCU actor is Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man.

Many wondered what Holland’s next step in the MCU would be afterSpider-Man: No Way Home.

The studio announced that he’s returning forSpider-Man 4, but that doesn’t includeAvengers: Doomsday.

Tom Holland as Peter Parker, talking to MJ, in Spider-Man No Way Home and looking confused

“Spider-Man 4releases on July 31, 2026, two months afterDoomsday’s release.

It also allows Marvel to tie the events ofSpider-Man 4withDoomsday, teasing the next film.

If viewers only watch Spider-Man films, then they willhave to watchAvengers: Secret Warsto see what happens next.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange face off against Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in the MCU’s Phase 5

It’s similar to what Marvel did with 2018’sAnt-Man and the Wasp.

Plus, Peter needs time to focus on rebuilding himself after losing all his relationships in the last film.

Marvel has also been teasing thatSpider-Man 4could be a street-level story in New York.

Tom Holland in Spider-Man No Way Home looking offscreen

This would be a better way to get Spider-Man back into the MCU before joining another multiverse adventure.

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