There’s a strange ache in hearing Andrew Garfield say it out loud: The Amazing Spider-Man 3 is not happening. Not in secret, not in development, not waiting for a multiverse miracle. Just… not. For fans who’ve spent nearly a decade willing Sony to finish what it started, it’s a gut punch wrapped in polite honesty.
The Update That Shuts the Door
In a new GQ video, Garfield was asked point‑blank if the long‑rumored third film was real. His answer was disarmingly simple: “It’s not happening and I don’t believe it ever will, but sweet of you to want it to happen.” That’s it. No wink. No sly denial. Just closure. Or at least, the kind of closure actors try to give when the internet refuses to let go.
A Trilogy That Never Was
Back in 2014, Sony had mapped out an entire Spider‑verse of its own. The Amazing Spider-Man 3 was slated for 2016, with Marc Webb returning to direct. A fourth film was penciled in for 2018. Spin‑offs like Sinister Six were on the board. Then came the Sony hack, the Marvel Studios deal, and the mixed reception to The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Despite grossing $716.9 million worldwide, the film’s uneven tone and overstuffed villains left critics cold. The franchise collapsed under its own ambition.
Why Garfield’s Spider-Man Endures
And yet, Garfield’s Peter Parker never really left. His performance—raw, awkward, deeply human—earned him a loyal following. When he swung back into Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, the audience reaction was electric. It wasn’t just nostalgia; it was vindication. Fans saw a version of Peter who’d carried grief and regret, and finally found redemption. The #MakeTASM3 campaign exploded, proof that unfinished stories haunt us as much as completed ones.
The Multiverse Problem
Here’s the rub: Garfield has lied before. He denied his involvement in No Way Home for months, only to show up in the film’s biggest cheer‑line moment. So when he says never, fans hear maybe. With Marvel’s Secret Wars looming and the multiverse expanding, the door never feels fully closed. But Garfield’s tone this time was different—less playful, more final. Maybe that’s the point. Or maybe not. I’m not sure anymore.
What This Means for Spider-Man’s Future
Tom Holland remains the MCU’s Peter Parker, with another trilogy in development. Sony is still building its own Spider‑Man Universe (Venom, Morbius, Kraven the Hunter). Garfield’s era, though, seems destined to remain a two‑film arc plus one glorious encore. And maybe that’s enough. Not every story needs a neat trilogy. Sometimes the myth lives stronger in what we didn’t get.
What We Learned from Garfield’s Update
- Definitive Denial: Garfield says The Amazing Spider-Man 3 is not happening.
- History of Plans: Sony once had TASM3 (2016) and TASM4 (2018) on the slate.
- Fan Campaigns: #MakeTASM3 proved the character’s enduring appeal.
- No Way Home Impact: Garfield’s return gave his Peter Parker closure.
- Future Outlook: Holland leads the MCU, while Garfield’s run stays unfinished.
FAQ
Why did The Amazing Spider-Man 3 collapse?
Sony’s shifting strategy, the 2014 hack, and the mixed reception of TASM2 derailed the planned sequels.
Could Garfield still return in Secret Wars?
It’s possible in theory, but Garfield’s latest comments suggest he’s done. Fans remain skeptical given his past denials.
Why do fans still want TASM3?
Because Garfield’s Peter Parker felt unfinished. His emotional depth and tragic arc left audiences craving resolution.
