In The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro, Hollywood star Andrew Garfield (41) portrayed the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in the early 2010s. Most recently, he returned to the iconic role in 2021, and some Marvel fans speculate that Garfield could also appear in the announced Spider-Man 4, set for release in 2026. However, the actor has now vehemently denied these rumors. Despite his statement, there are valid reasons to doubt his credibility.

Andrew Garfield Denies Appearance in Spider-Man 4

“I’m going to disappoint you,” the 41-year-old told British GQ on Thursday (January 2) when asked if he would appear in the still-untitled fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland (28). However, Garfield added in the same breath, “But I know that from now on, no one will believe anything I say.”

This comment refers to the proven fact that Garfield misled the public for about a year before returning to the Marvel cinematic screen in 2021, alongside fellow former Spider-Man Tobey Maguire (49), for Holland’s multiverse blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The appearance of three Spider-Men in No Way Home turned out to be a massive success for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. The film grossed nearly $2 billion at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing film of the year in financial terms.

Garfield’s Previous Comments Fuel Doubts

In October 2024, Garfield himself stated that he would be “100 percent” open to reprising his Spider-Man role. In an interview with Esquire, he said he would return “if it feels right, if it enriches the culture, if there’s a great concept or something that’s never been done before—something unique, strange, and exciting to sink your teeth into.” This earlier comment raises further doubts about his recent denial.