Back on February 11, 2025, Screen Rant reported multiple rumors and possibilities about Spider-Man’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The report stated that on February 10, 2025, Marvel and Sony Pictures announced a new partnership to introduce the character into the MCU, with early appearances possibly tied to Captain America: Civil War, preceding a solo film. It also announced that Andrew Garfield would not return and that the Sinister Six project might be delayed and reworked.
In addition, Screen Rant cited reporting from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and other outlets, suggesting that the studios wanted another actor to play the iconic Peter Parker. The article stated that casting conversations were already happening and that two names being discussed were Dylan O’Brien, known for Teen Wolf, and Logan Lerman, known for the Percy Jackson films. The report described Dylan O’Brien as a proven performer with audience appeal, who could have the biggest potential for the role.
The rumors started swirling again with a post from the X account @MCUFilmNews on January 10, 2026. The tweet claimed that Dylan O’Brien was reportedly in talks with Marvel Studios for an MCU role, citing JamesMackw as the source. Despite the previous reports and speculation on social media, none of these possibilities has been officially confirmed.