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During a recent interview with GQ, answering questions directly from fans, Andrew Garfield was asked about the persistent rumors that The Amazing Spider-Man 3 was secretly in development. Unfortunately for those holding out hope, the actor bluntly dismissed the possibility of his return to the role. “It’s not happening and I don’t believe it ever will, but sweet of you to want it to happen,” Garfield stated, putting a definitive end to the speculation.
Andrew Garfield Is Right, Amazing Spider-Man 3 Is Unlikely
The financial and critical reception of The Amazing Spider-Man films provides a clear picture of why Sony ultimately abandoned that particular universe. The first film in 2012 was a solid success, earning over $757 million worldwide. However, its 2014 sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, saw a notable decline, grossing approximately $709 million globally. This downward trend, coupled with mixed reviews, led Sony to shelve plans for sequels and spin-offs and instead collaborate with Marvel Studios to integrate a new version of the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
That partnership proved to be incredibly lucrative. The Tom Holland-led MCU films saw a massive surge in box office returns, with Spider-Man: Homecoming earning over $880 million and Spider-Man: Far From Home becoming the first Spider-Man film to cross the billion-dollar mark. This culminated in the staggering success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which brought in over $1.9 billion worldwide, solidifying the MCU version as a box office juggernaut. In stark contrast, Sony’s own universe of films based on Spider-Man characters, such as Morbius and Madame Web, has largely struggled both critically and commercially, making a return to the less profitable Amazing Spider-Man timeline a significant financial risk.
