Zendaya is a part of the Spider-Man 4 cast, however, she might have a minor role as MJ in the upcoming movie, as per a new report. Spider-Man 4 is one of the most anticipated projects, with fans eager to witness what happens in Holland’s journey as Peter Parker after the events of No Way Home. The Tom Holland-led movie is expected to hit theaters worldwide in 2026. Previously, Holland revealed that Spider-Man 4’s shooting will commence in 2025.
Zendaya’s MJ rumored to return in Spider-Man 4’s cast for a smaller role
According to industry insider Jeff Sneider, Zendaya will reportedly have a small role as MJ in Spider-Man 4.
In his recent newsletter, titled The InSneider, the film critic revealed that due to the actress’ packed schedule in 2025, her role in Spider-Man 4 is rumored to be “reduced.” Sneider stated, “I’m told that Zendaya will have a severely reduced role in Spider-Man 4. We always knew her schedule would be crazy in 2025, and while I’m assured that she will be in the movie, I’m told that the size of the role as of now is ‘minor.'”
The insider added that Zendaya has several acting commitments in 2025. In late January or early February, the actress will start shooting for Season 3 of her hit HBO series Euphoria, which will extend till July 2025. Furthermore, Zendaya is also set to work on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah, the shooting of which is reported to begin from September 2025 to January 2026. This gives Zendaya a short time to complete her scenes in Spider-Man 4, which will reportedly shoot from June to October 2025, as per Sneider.
However, nothing has been confirmed officially by the makers yet, as Spider-Man 4 is still in the writing stage. Apart from Dune: Messiah, Spider-Man 4, and Euphoria Season 3, Zendaya will also shoot for Christopher Nolan’s next movie alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon, which will be released in July 2026, as per Deadline.
