New reports are suggesting that the next Spiderman 4 movie might be called ‘Spider-Man: King in Black’, having an iconic villain, Knull.
There are rumors going around about the title for the next Spider-Man 4 movie, which might be called Spider-Man: King in Black. This news has caught the attention of fans, especially because it hints at a possible connection to Venom and Knull, a big villain from Marvel Comics.
What’s the Rumor About?
Recently, a rumor started on social media, with people suggesting that the title for Spider-Man 4 could be Spider-Man: King in Black. This title has raised excitement because it suggests that the movie might involve Knull, the God of the Symbiotes. For those who aren’t familiar, Knull is a powerful character in the comics, known for creating the symbiotes like Venom. He even wields a dangerous weapon called the Black Necrosword, a version of which appeared in Thor: Love and Thunder.
The rumor was first shared by a scooper on X (formerly known as Twitter) and then picked up by other popular scoopers. However, since this information isn’t officially confirmed by Marvel or Sony, fans are still waiting for solid news. But the idea of Knull being the next big villain for Spider-Man is creating a lot of buzz online.
Take this with a grain of salt, but I've heard the next Spider-Man movie might be titled Spider-Man: King in Black. pic.twitter.com/AX62AYEoY1
— Cryptic HD QUALITY (@Cryptic4KQual) October 2, 2024
Why Knull Could Be the Next Big Villain?
The possibility of Knull being in Spider-Man 4 would mark a shift in the direction of the Spider-Man movies. Instead of focusing on street-level villains like Scorpion or Prowler, which were rumored before, the film might explore a multiversal storyline. This is especially interesting because Venom: The Last Dance, an upcoming Venom movie, has already teased Knull’s debut in live action. If this is true, Spider-Man 4 could see Tom Holland’s Spider-Man face off against Knull, making it a much bigger movie than previous ones.
Some fans are even speculating that this movie might be the first crossover between Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Tom Hardy’s Venom. That’s a huge deal because many have been waiting to see these two characters interact, especially after the brief Venom appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home. It’s possible that Spider-Man: King in Black could explore this crossover and show how Spider-Man deals with the symbiote threat, leading to an epic showdown with Knull.
What’s Next for Spider-Man 4?
As of now, we know that Spider-Man 4 is in development, but we don’t have many official details. The movie is rumored to start production in 2025 and may hit theaters by July 2026. The director for this movie will be Destin Daniel Cretton, who also directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The writers from the previous Spider-Man movies, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, are returning to write this one too.
Now, the current ongoing rumor sounds exciting, but it’s important to note that Marvel has yet to confirm any details about the next Spider-Man movie. Marvel’s Spider-Man films have always stuck to the “Home” theme in their titles—like Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home. Changing the title to King in Black would be a big departure from that. Still, it could make sense if Marvel decides to move in a different direction with this new Spider-Man trilogy.
Another interesting thing is that rumors have also mentioned Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man. Some sources are saying that he might come back to join Tom Holland in fighting Knull. This would be huge, especially after fans loved seeing Garfield return in No Way Home. However, this is still just a rumor, and we’ll have to wait and see if it comes true.
Tom Holland's upcoming Spider-Man film might be titled SPIDER-MAN: KING IN BLACK(via @Cryptic4KQual) pic.twitter.com/PuVggXl0oq
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) October 2, 2024
So, all in all, if the rumors about Knull and the title Spider-Man: King in Black are true, the next Spider-Man movie could be the most intense one yet. It would not only expand the story of the symbiotes but also take Spider-Man into the multiverse in a big way.