Kirsten Dunst Proposes "Spider-Parents" Storyline for Raimi's Spider-Man 4

In the lead-up to the 2025-10-04 date, there has been growing buzz about the possibility of Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man trilogy making a comeback. Kirsten Dunst, who played Mary Jane Watson opposite Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker, has now expressed her openness to reprising the role.

Dunst's idea for her return is particularly intriguing - she suggests exploring the characters as parents, a narrative that could add new layers of depth to the beloved story. The concept of aging superheroes navigating family life is seen as a compelling angle, and it would align with established comic book lore, including the character of Mayday Parker, Peter and MJ's daughter, who has appeared in various Spider-Man media.

Adding to the momentum, writer Mattson Tomlin, known for his work on The Batman, has revealed that he is actively trying to pitch a Spider-Man 4 that would specifically focus on Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker balancing his responsibilities as a husband and father. This narrative direction could provide a rare opportunity for the Raimi-verse to explore themes of legacy and fatherhood in a Spider-Man film.

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe's multiverse still wide open, the possibility of reviving Raimi's Spider-Man universe seems more plausible than ever. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates on this front, and the recent developments have reignited their hopes for the long-awaited Spider-Man 4.