From that point on, the MCU gave the world a very different Peter Parker.
But Peters relationship with Stark erased his money troubles.
This would be a welcome shift for the franchises star.
Although these projects have been largely substandard, Holland has been solid in all of them.
This setup also perfectly complements Crettons own strengths as a filmmaker.
ButShang-Chiis an outlier in his filmography.
Most of Crettons films are very good, very earnest dramas such asShort Term 12andJust Mercy.
WhileShang-Chifeatured some of the best action in the MCU, its most powerful moments were actually the dramatic ones.
A scene inShort Term 12illustrates Crettons ability to capture a characters vulnerability.
Cretton lets the scene play out at a quiet pace.
He uses handheld close-ups on the two actors faces when shes breaking the news, whispering to one another.
The moment inShort Term 12stands out for how it doesnt give into the potential for emotional fireworks.
Its complex and real, made all the better because its dealing with good people in a sticky situation.
Let Spider-Man stay home, tell quips, worry about bills, and fight low-stakes villains.
Cretton is just the guy to make it happen.
Spider-Man 4 doesnt currently have a release date, but will reportedly begin shooting in early 2025.
