No One"s Talking About The Best Part of Spider-Man 4"s Latest Update

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Spider-Man 4 has recently gotten some major updates, but one of the best details about the MCU movie is flying under the radar. The MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy is some of the franchise’s most successful films. Many were anticipating how Marvel would include Peter Parker after regaining the rights to the character and Tom Holland’s Peter was well-received with fans. Peter’s MCU fate was left up in the air after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, but many expected the story of Spider-Man 4 to follow the trilogy since it is one of Marvel’s biggest money makers.
Spider-Man 4 recently got plenty of updates, including the status of Holland’s return and a potential director. According to Deadline, Holland is closing in on a deal for his MCU return. As for a director, Destin Daniel Cretton is in early talks to direct Spider-Man 4. Having previously directed Shang-Chi, Cretton is no stranger to the MCU timeline and has an idea of what Marvel is expecting. These are both two exciting Spider-Man 4 updates, but there is one more actor allegedly in talks to return in the upcoming Marvel movie as well.
The Best Part of Spider-Man 4's Update Is Zendaya Will Be Returning Zendaya Is In Talks To Return Alongside Tom Holland

The Deadline report states that alongside Holland, Zendaya is also in talks to return for Spider-Man 4. Zendaya’s MJ is the MCU’s version of Mary Jane Watson, and she quickly won fans over because of her chemistry with Holland’s Peter. At the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange’s spell forces her to forget about Peter along with the rest of the universe. Zendaya’s continuation in the MCU was up in the air because of this ending, but it will be a huge win for the MCU and Spider-Man 4 if the reports about her returning are true.
Holland’s MCU return always seemed inevitable, but Zendaya’s was more uncertain. Zendaya has since become one of the biggest names in Hollywood after starring in acclaimed projects like the Dune franchise and the Emmy-winning show Euphoria. MJ’s No Way Home ending could’ve been used as a natural conclusion to her story arc and a way for Zendaya to pursue other projects if she wanted. Agreeing to a Spider-Man 4 deal would mean that there is a further story for MJ worth telling, raising an exciting prospect for the upcoming release.
Why Zendaya's MJ Is So Important To Include In Spider-Man 4 Friendship Is What Drives The MCU’s Spider-Man Trilogy Close Zendaya’s MJ is part of the core trio that drives the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy. There is plenty to love about the MCU’s take on the hero, but one of the best parts is Peter’s chemistry with his friends. Peter’s friendship with MJ and Ned is what keeps him grounded, and the two have even helped out with his Spider-Man responsibilities. Without them, Peter’s story across the trilogy wouldn’t feel nearly as charming and authentic. As Peter’s eventual love interest, Zendaya’s MJ was crucial to building up his confidence and gave him the motivation to keep going.
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1 There was plenty of heartbreak in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but one of the saddest things about the film is the fact that MJ and Ned were forced to forget about Peter. The two of them being included in Doctor Strange’s spell was for their safety so their ending can’t necessarily be considered sad, but it is still bittersweet to know that Peter lost his girlfriend and best friend. Heartbreak doesn’t sit well with a lot of fans, so if Zendaya does return in Spider-Man 4, it’ll mean that there’s hope for MJ and Peter’s relationship to be mended.
How Zendaya Can Return As MJ In Spider-Man 4 Peter Made A Promise To MJ

There are plenty of possibilities for how Zendaya can return as MJ in Spider-Man 4. With the Multiverse Saga, there is always the concept of variants and alternate universes that the MCU can turn to when wanting to bring back a character. However, such an intricate setup isn’t even needed here. At the end of No Way Home, MJ makes Peter promise to come find her after the effects of the spell set in and remind her of his identity. He has yet to do so as he believes that MJ and Ned are better off without the Spider-Man burden.
Peter’s promise to MJ has yet to be fulfilled, and this offers a natural way for the characters to eventually reconcile without feeling like a forced inclusion. Even if Peter does let his doubts take over, it’s unlikely that he’ll be able to stay away from MJ for long. Peter may choose to start over fresh with his friends, befriending them without revealing his true identity. Whichever option the MCU decides to go with, both feel like appropriate ways for Zendaya to return in Spider-Man 4 that won’t mess with the trilogy’s story.

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