Tobey Maguire’s comments about playing Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4 are interesting for his chances of joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe one more time for Avengers: Secret Wars. Maguire’s Spider-Man movies are iconic, starting the hero’s mainstream journey in theaters. The actor led a trilogy as Spider-Man alongside director Sam Raimi, with Maguire’s Spider-Man 4 having been canceled after it was announced. For a long time, 2007’s Spider-Man 3 stood as the end of Maguire’s time as Peter Parker; however, the MCU came in to change all that.

2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home was the event of a lifetime for Spider-Man fans, uniting Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland’s versions of Spider-Man. Maguire and Garfield’s Spider-Men were able to join the MCU thanks to the multiverse. As Marvel Studios’ Multiverse Saga will continue for a few more years, there is a great chance that both actors will appear again, and Maguire’s old Spider-Man 4 comments connect to a rumor about who will helm Avengers: Secret Wars‘ ambitious story, which heightens his chances of appearing in the MCU movie.

Tobey Maguire’s Old Comments Make An Avengers 6 Return Seem Even More Possible

Avengers 6’s Rumored Director Is Perfect For Maguire

An old interview with Tobey Maguire (via @MarveIFacts/Twitter) recently resurfaced, and the actor’s comments about working with director Sam Raimi are heartwarming.

Maguire lighted up when talking about Raimi, saying, “Sam Raimi and myself, we have a certain banter or a dynamic that is fun and funny, and I love collaborating with him.” While Maguire’s comments about Raimi came during the pre-production process on their Spider-Man 4, which ended up being canceled, the actor’s words are timely, as they could end up being tied to his MCU future.

While Sony and Marvel have shown no signs of bringing back the duo for Spider-Man 4, Raimi is rumored to be the top choice to direct Avengers: Secret Wars. With the MCU movie bound to feature a wide array of characters from both the MCU and the multiverse, Maguire’s Spider-Man could be one of them, and the actor would gladly work with Raimi again. With Raimi rumored to direct the film, fans wanting him to, and even Raimi saying he would like to direct Avengers: Secret Wars, a reunion between Maguire and Raimi in the Avengers film becomes more likely.

Why Sam Raimi Would Be A Perfect Director For Avengers 6

The Director Helmed A Major Multiverse Movie

There are two main reasons that explain why Raimi would be a perfect fit for Avengers: Secret Wars. The first one is clear, as him coming back for the MCU movie would pretty much cement the fact that Maguire would return as Spider-Man, something fans desperately want to see before the end of the Multiverse Saga. Maguire and Raimi worked on what is easily one of the best and most iconic superhero movie trilogies, and the director’s experience with the Spider-Man movies — crowdpleasers and box office successes — would mean good things for Avengers: Secret Wars.

Like Maguire, Raimi also recently joined the MCU. The director came back to helm his first superhero film since 2007’s Spider-Man 3 for Marvel. 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ended up just shy of the $1 billion mark, which it would have reached with a China release. Raimi made the most out of multiverse cameos, making characters effective with a short screen time, something that is a must for Avengers: Secret Wars, which should feature the MCU’s largest ensemble yet. The movie explored multiple different universes, which gives Raimi the upper hand to end the Multiverse Saga.

How Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Could Fit Into The Avengers 6 Story

Maguire’s Peter Parker Has MCU Experience

Avengers: Secret Wars will be the biggest movie in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, and in order to save the multiverse, the Avengers will need all the help they can get. In comes Maguire’s Spider-Man, who is a veteran hero with years of experience against the most varied threats. Maguire’s Spider-Man even has multiverse experience of his own, as he was pulled into the MCU by Doctor Strange’s spell in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Avengers: Secret Wars is rumored to reboot the MCU, and that makes Maguire’s Spider-Man playing a role even more likely. With the end of the Multiverse Saga, Marvel is unlikely to use the concept after the next Avengers film. As such, the movie stands as the best chance of giving the audience some dream crossovers, which would include Maguire’s Spider-Man finally teaming up with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine or meeting MCU heroes like Iron Man and Captain America. Maguire’s Spider-Man could then get an epic send-off alongside other fan-favorite heroes in Avengers: Secret Wars while a new generation rises.