Rumor: Spider-Man 4 Villains Could Be Scorpion and Prowler – Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News

Among the speculated plots Spider Man 4Knull’s potential role as a major villain has attracted considerable attention. Rumors have it that Marvel and Sony are moving away from the original’s street-level storyline with villains like Aaron Davis’s Prowler and Gargan’s MacDonald’s Scorpion, opting for a multiverse threat led by the King in Black.

Rumor has it that Knull will be a villain in Spider-Man 4 ahead of Prowler and Scorpion

Following the introduction of Spider-Man: No Way Home , Spider-Man 4 was initially thought to be a grounded film compared to its predecessor’s multiverse. It was believed that heroes like Daredevil and Miles Morales would team up against grounded villains like the Maggia, Mister Negative, Kingpin, and even Spencer Smythe.

According to Cosmic Circus’ Alex Perez, all of them were considered. But now, it’s rumored that Knull from Venom 3 will be the main villain in Spider-Man 4, overshadowing previously considered characters like Prowler and Davis’ Scorpion. With Knull’s role in Venom: The Last Dance confirmed, Perez notes that Sony and Marvel are exploring further plans for Knull, potentially positioning him as the main antagonist in Destin Daniel Cretton’s next MCU Spider-Man movie.

The street-level villain plan is said to be saved for a Spider-Man 4 sequel. However, since these reports are unofficial, fans should temper their expectations a bit until Marvel confirms the details. With the film set to begin production in 2025, the studio still has some time to determine whether Knull will be the final villain choice for the film as they finalize the plot direction.

If Perez’s sources prove accurate, we should learn more about the Spider-Man 4 plot and Knull’s involvement in the coming months, which will allow us to better understand the next phase of the Spider-Man franchise.

Tom Holland will reprise his role as Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4. Filming is set to begin early next year, with a potential release date of July 2026.