Earlier this month, reports surfaced suggesting Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, is set to join Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4. Deadline reported that Sink, whose film debut was in the 2016 film Chuck, would appear in the upcoming MCU movie, slated to begin filming later this year and release on July 31, 2026.
While Marvel and Sony remained tight-lipped when contacted, Deadline speculated Sink might portray either Jean Grey from the X-Men or another iconic redheaded Spider-Man character. IGN subsequently explored various Marvel characters Sink could potentially play in Spider-Man 4 and beyond within the MCU.
AnswerSee ResultsIn a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Sink remained elusive regarding the Jean Grey speculation, simply calling the rumor "awesome." She confirmed she hadn't spoken with Kevin Feige or any Marvel representatives about the role, stating, "I have nothing to say about this," while acknowledging Jean Grey as "a great character." When asked about the prospect of a long-term commitment to an MCU role, she expressed excitement. The interview concluded with Sink clearly choosing to remain discreet.
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3RDSee your ResultsFinish playing for your personal results or see the community’s!Continue playingSee resultsConsidering Marvel's upcoming slate, Spider-Man 4, along with other Phase 6 films like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, are strong contenders for X-Men appearances. The return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and potentially Channing Tatum as Gambit also remains a possibility. Feige has confirmed the X-Men's significant role in the MCU's future beyond Secret Wars, suggesting Phase 7 will feature a prominent X-Men presence. The addition of three untitled Marvel movie projects to the 2028 release schedule further fuels speculation of an upcoming X-Men film.
