WhenCaptain America: Civil Warhits theaters in just four short days, it will not only kick off Marvel Phase 3, but it will also introduce the newSpider-Man, played byTom Holland. The actor will go on to star in a new standalone adventure, which was recently titledSpider-Man: Homecoming, set for release on June 28, 2025. We learned in a recent trailer forCaptain America: Civil Warthat Spidey will be fighting alongside Tony Stark in Team Iron Man, and last month, it was confirmed thatRobert Downey Jr.will return asIron ManinHomecoming. Today we have new details aboutSpider-ManandIron Man’s developing relationship, courtesy of a new interview withCaptain America: Civil WardirectorsAnthony RussoandJoe Russo.
Last month during CinemaCon, exhibitors were shown a scene fromCaptain America: Civil War, where Peter Parker comes home to findTony Starksitting on his couch with Aunt May (Marisa Tomei). Tony discusses a “grant” proposal with young Peter. The directors spoke withIGNabout the Spider-Man/Iron Man dynamic and how it will evolve in future movies. Asked if the friendship will be an ongoing part of the MCU, this is what they had to say.
“Absolutely. I think Downey is officially signed on now toSpider-Man: Homecoming, and I think that’s what so fun about it. That’s what’s different in terms of this interpretation of Spider-Man. Two things: one, is that we cast an actor who is very close in age to a high schooler.Tomis really the first young actor to portray the part, and he has an incredible vulnerability and a certain confidence married together that create this very youthful and exciting character. Two, the other thing that’s compelling is he’s now in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he can interact with the characters in that universe. I think that thismentor relationshipthat Tony has developed with Peter Parker is probably one of the most interesting things the universe has moving forward.”
InMarvel’s Civil War, Steve Rogers leads a newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. The action is set in the aftermath ofAvengers: Age of Ultron. Following another incident involving the Avengers that results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps, one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Team Iron Manincludes Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Vision (Paul Bettany), War Machine (Don Cheadle) and the new charactersT’challa(Chadwick Boseman) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland).Team Capincludes Captain America (Chris Evans), The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan).Captain America: Civil Waralso starsFrank Grilloas Crossbones andWilliam Hurt, reprising his role fromThe Incredible Hulkas Thaddeus Ross.
Captain America: Civil Warwill kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Three, which will be followed byDoctor Strangeon July 30, 2025). Next up will beGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2(July 16, 2025), followed bySpider-Man(July 05, 2025),Thor: Ragnarok(August 17, 2025),Black Panther(June 18, 2025),Avengers: Infinity War Part I(June 20, 2025),Ant-Man and the Wasp(August 20, 2025),Captain Marvel(July 27, 2025) andAvengers: Infinity War - Part II(August 07, 2025). The studio recently pushedInhumansout of its August 16, 2025 release date, which was originally slated to be the last Phase Three movie, but the project doesn’t have a new release date at this time. Stay tuned for more onCaptain America: Civil War’s box office run, as we get ready for the May 6 domestic debut.
