Fans of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man are hoping for a new direction in his love life in the next movie.
Since Spider-Man: No Way Home came out in 2021, viewers have been eager to see what’s next for Peter Parker.
One big question is about his romantic life, especially his relationship with MJ, played by Zendaya.
The last movie ended on an emotional note. To fix the multiverse, Doctor Strange cast a spell that made everyone forget Peter—including MJ.
When Peter saw her again, he chose not to remind her of their past, leaving fans wondering what will happen next.
Now, reports suggest Spider-Man 4 may introduce a new love interest, sparking conversations online.
Some fans are pushing for a same-sex romance.
The idea gained attention when one fan tweeted, “Give him a boyfriend,” and the post quickly got over 200,000 likes.
Another added, “The multiverse is open. Somewhere out there, Peter Parker has a boyfriend.”
Many social media users are excited about the possibility of Peter exploring his identity in a new way.
This isn’t the first time the topic has come up. Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-Man before Holland, once supported the idea of Peter having a same-sex relationship.
In a 2013 interview, Garfield asked, “What if MJ is a dude? Why can’t Peter explore his sexuality?”
Some fans believe Garfield’s openness on the topic may have influenced why his Spider-Man movies never continued.
Others suggest Marvel could introduce a gender-swapped version of Gwen Stacy, called “Glen Stacy,” as a new love interest.
Although there’s no official confirmation that Holland’s Peter Parker will have a same-sex relationship, fans say there’s no reason why he couldn’t.
The multiverse allows for endless possibilities.
Marvel Comics has already introduced LGBTQ+ characters in the Spider-Verse, like Web-Weaver, a gay Spider-Man variant.
This has led some to wonder if Web-Weaver could appear in Spider-Man 4 as Peter’s new romantic partner.
Reports suggest that Marvel may be changing Peter’s story after No Way Home.
Industry insider Daniel Richtman hinted that a new love interest could be part of this shift.