Spider-Man 4 appears to be further along in development with a confirmed release date, director, and budget, while Mission: Impossible 9 remains largely unconfirmed and speculative.
| Attribute | Mission: Impossible 9 | Spider-Man 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Mission: Impossible 9 | Spider-Man 4 |
| Release Date | Unconfirmed. Expect a release 3-4 years after "The Final Reckoning" (May 23, 2025) if it happens. | July 31, 2026 |
| Director | Christopher McQuarrie (likely) | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Main Cast | Tom Cruise (uncertain), Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Pom Klementieff (possibility) | Tom Holland, Sadie Sink, Zendaya (expected), Jacob Batalon (expected), Jon Bernthal |
| Studio/Production Company | Paramount Pictures, Tom Cruise Productions, Skydance Productions | Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios |
| Budget | Not available | $200 million |
| Box Office Gross | Not available | Not yet available |
| Rotten Tomatoes Score | Not available | Not yet available |
| IMDB Rating | Not available | Not yet available |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Thriller, Spy | Superhero, Action, Adventure |
| Runtime | Not available | Not yet available |
| Plot Summary | Could follow Ethan Hunt's mission to safeguard the Entity, a new lead taking over, or prequels that explore Gabriel's backstory. | Peter Parker deals with a fresh start after everyone's memory of him was erased in "No Way Home". He navigates a world without the support of Iron Man or his friends, facing personal struggles and challenges. |
| Visual Effects Quality | N/A | Not yet available, but anticipation is high, especially regarding the integration of King in Black's powers if he appears. |
| Pros | Potential continuation of Ethan Hunt's story, Possibility of new characters taking over the franchise, Exploration of Gabriel's backstory | Fresh start for Peter Parker after 'No Way Home', Potential for dynamic and gritty fight scenes with Destin Daniel Cretton directing, Introduction of new characters like Sadie Sink and potentially Rio Morales, Return of Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher, Potential appearance of King in Black with standout visual effects, Exploration of Peter Parker's challenges without Iron Man or his friends, Potential setup for future storylines and new villains, Unique directorial style from Destin Daniel Cretton, known for 'Shang-Chi', Expected balance of action with character development, focusing on Peter Parker's personal struggles, Potential showdown between Spider-Man and Venom |
| Cons | Uncertainty about Tom Cruise's return, No official confirmation of the film | Box Office Gross: Not yet available, Rotten Tomatoes Score: Not yet available, IMDB Rating: Not yet available, Runtime: Not yet available, Visual Effects Quality: Not yet available |