CAUTION: Spoilers ahead for 《毒液3》. The curtains have drawn on 《毒液3》，and the stage is set for a face-off between Knull and Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as teased in a 《蜘蛛侠4》 concept trailer. Fans of the MCU are eagerly awaiting the return of Peter Parker following the epic finale of 《蜘蛛侠：英雄无归》 in 2021. With 《蜘蛛侠4》 currently in development, anticipation is high for any glimpse into the next chapter of the iconic superhero's journey.
As the production for 《蜘蛛侠4》 is slated to commence in the summer of 2025, more hints about the narrative are expected to surface in the coming months. In the interim, 《Screen Culture》 has unveiled a captivating proof-of-concept trailer for 《蜘蛛侠4》，offering a fresh multiverse storyline for Holland's portrayal of the Marvel hero. See it for yourself below.
Dubbed 《蜘蛛侠4：黑暗之王》, the concept trailer positions Andy Serkis' Knull from 《毒液3》 as the primary antagonist for the Phase 6 film, picking up where Tom Hardy's latest Marvel venture left off. 《蜘蛛侠4：黑暗之王》 also fulfills a long-held fan desire as it envisions Holland's Spider-Man finally donning the symbiote suit.
Implications of the 《蜘蛛侠4：黑暗之王》 Concept Trailer for Tom Holland's Sequel
Although 《毒液3》 provided only a glimpse into Knull, the character presents a compelling opportunity for further exploration in the Sony Spider-Man Universe. Should the 《蜘蛛侠4》 narrative delve into the symbiote concept, Knull's inclusion would be a natural fit, offering Spider-Man a distinct threat that doesn't necessitate the intervention of the Avengers or other MCU heroes.
Rumors suggest that the delay in new 《蜘蛛侠4》 details stems from a creative分歧 between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures over whether to focus on a street-level story or revisit the multiverse. The 《蜘蛛侠4：黑暗之王》 concept trailer persuasively argues for a multiverse plot involving Knull. However, given the numerous plot threads connected to Holland's Spider-Man in the MCU, it's also plausible that 《蜘蛛侠4》 could stand alone.
Our Perspective on the 《蜘蛛侠4：黑暗之王》 Concept Trailer
While the future of Knull in the Sony Spider-Man Universe remains to be seen, if 《蜘蛛侠4》 opts for yet another multiverse arc, Knull would be a fitting adversary for Holland's Phase 6 film. This would not only enhance the Sony Spider-Man Universe's role within the broader MCU multiverse but could also provide the franchise with a Spider-Man-centric challenge long overdue. For now, only time will reveal the story arc being crafted for Holland's 《蜘蛛侠4》.
