Spider-Man 4: King In Black – Teaser Trailer | Marvel Studios (2026)

Spider-Man 4 can replace Zendaya's MJ and Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds with two classic characters from the comics, taking Peter Parker's story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe into an exciting new chapter. MJ and Ned are two of the best characters in Spider-Man movies, playing crucial roles in Tom Holland's Spider-Man trilogy. However, that does not mean that the duo has to appear in every movie where Peter Parker is the lead, and the MCU has already set up the perfect way to shake up the Spider-Man franchise.

MJ and Ned could take a leave of absence after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending. The multiverse movie saw Doctor Strange craft a spell that stopped many threats from all over the multiverse from coming to Earth-616, but in doing so, everyone who knew Holland's Peter Parker had to forget who he was. Peter then chooses not to tell MJ and Ned about their history to keep them safe, going off to live alone after Aunt May's death. That could lead to a new status quo and some friendships from the comics coming to the MCU.