Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, is set to join Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4. Deadline reported Sink, whose film debut was in the 2016 film Chuck, will appear in the upcoming MCU film, slated to begin filming later this year and release on July 31, 2026.
While Marvel and Sony remained tight-lipped, Deadline speculated Sink might portray either Jean Grey from the X-Men or another popular redheaded Spider-Man character. IGN subsequently explored various Marvel characters Sink could 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, calling the rumor "awesome" but stating, "This is news to me." She confirmed she hadn't spoken with Kevin Feige or any Marvel representatives about the role, adding, "The rumors are really cool though. It’s an awesome rumor!" While acknowledging Jean Grey as a "great character," Sink remained tight-lipped, expressing excitement about the potential of committing to a long-term MCU role. The interview concluded with Sink clearly choosing to keep her involvement under wraps, leaving Horowitz to suggest revisiting the topic in the future.
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3RDSee your ResultsFinish playing for your personal results or see the community’s!Continue playingSee resultsConsidering Feige's comments, Spider-Man 4 (alongside Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars) is a strong contender for an X-Men appearance within Phase 6. The potential return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and even Gambit adds further intrigue. Feige has also highlighted the X-Men's significance in the MCU's post-Secret Wars future, suggesting a dominant X-Men presence in Phase 7. The addition of three untitled Marvel movie projects to the 2028 release schedule further strengthens the likelihood of a dedicated X-Men film. It's worth noting Storm's appearance in What If...? Season 3 marked the character's first introduction to the wider MCU.
