Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, is reportedly joining Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4. Deadline reports that Sink, whose film debut was in the 2016 film Chuck, will appear in the upcoming MCU movie. Filming is slated to begin later this year, with a release date of July 31, 2026.
Marvel and Sony have declined to comment on the casting news. Deadline speculates Sink's role could be either Jean Grey or another popular redheaded Spider-Man character, possibly hinting at Mary Jane Watson. However, how this introduction would impact Peter Parker's relationship with Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson (Zendaya) remains unclear. Deadline suggests Sink will have a significant role, potentially contributing to a storyline reset following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter's identity was erased and he reconnected with MJ.
Holland is currently filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and is expected to begin shooting Spider-Man 4 upon completion.
Late last year, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige hinted at the introduction of X-Men characters in upcoming MCU films. He stated that fans would see familiar X-Men characters in the "next few" MCU movies, although he didn't specify which characters or films. Feige emphasized the importance of the X-Men in the MCU's future, particularly in the lead-up to and aftermath of Secret Wars.
Every Confirmed Mutant in the MCU (So Far)
Considering Marvel's release schedule, mutant appearances are more likely throughout Phase 6 films, including Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man 4 in 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. The potential return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and even Channing Tatum as Gambit remains a question. Feige has confirmed the X-Men will play a significant role in the MCU's future after Secret Wars, suggesting Phase 7 will be heavily X-Men focused. Storm's appearance in What If...? Season 3 marked her first appearance in the wider MCU. With three untitled Marvel projects added to the 2028 release schedule, the possibility of an X-Men film in 2028 is increasingly likely.
