Sadie Sink Joins Spider-Man 4 Cast with Tom Holland

Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, is set to join Tom Holland in the upcoming Spider-Man 4 movie. According to Deadline, the film, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), will begin production later this year and is slated for release on July 31, 2026. Both Marvel and Sony have remained tight-lipped about the casting news when approached by Deadline.

Speculation is rife about the character Sink will portray, with guesses ranging from the X-Men's Jean Grey to another iconic redheaded character from the Spider-Man universe, potentially Mary Jane Watson. However, integrating Mary Jane into the narrative might pose challenges, given Peter Parker's existing relationship with Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson, portrayed by Zendaya in the previous films. Deadline suggests that Sink's role will be significant, hinting at a possible reset of the storyline following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter reintroduces himself to MJ after his identity is erased from everyone's memory.

Tom Holland, currently involved in filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, is expected to transition to Spider-Man 4 once his commitment to Nolan's project concludes.

Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, has hinted at the integration of X-Men characters into the MCU in the near future. During a speech at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, Feige teased that fans would see "some X-Men players that you might recognize" in upcoming MCU films. He emphasized the role of the X-Men in the MCU's narrative, particularly in the lead-up to and aftermath of Avengers: Secret Wars, marking the beginning of a new age of mutants and X-Men stories.

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The upcoming MCU movies where these mutant characters might appear include Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July 2025. However, a more significant presence is expected in Phase 6 movies, such as Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4, and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. There is also speculation about the return of Deadpool and Wolverine following their successful standalone movie, and whether Channing Tatum might reprise his role as Gambit.

Feige has confirmed that the X-Men will play a crucial role in the MCU's future beyond Secret Wars, setting the stage for Phase 7 to be heavily focused on these characters. In the short term, Storm made her debut in the MCU in What If...? Season 3.

Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule, with dates set for February 18, 2028, May 5, 2028, and November 10, 2028. It's increasingly likely that one of these films will be dedicated to the X-Men, further expanding their presence in the MCU.