SPIDER-MAN 4 Villain and Story Details Reportedly Revealed; Is Chameleon Coming to the MCU?

It looks like the rumor mill for Spider-Man 4 isn't slowing down anytime soon. While we still don’t have an official confirmation on who Tom Holland’s Peter Parker will be facing next, the latest report suggests that the villain might be a female antagonist.According to previous reports, Marvel Studios is looking for an actress aged “30s-50s, any ethnicity” to play a “powerful and imposing figure.” They reportedly want someone with a “strong and commanding screen presence and depth.” That description could fit a number of characters, leaving fans guessing.But today, a new report from The InSneider throws a different name into the mix with Chameleon, Spider-Man’s classic shape-shifting foe might be taking center stage. However, there’s a twist: “They won’t necessarily be called ‘Chameleon’ because that character recently appeared in Kraven the Hunter, even though that movie barely scratched the surface of the character’s potential.”That detail suggests a fresh take on the villain, and it’s worth noting that there’s precedent for a female version of the character. In the comics, Lady Chameleon debuted in Ultimate Spider-Man #13 back in 2010, where she was introduced as Chameleon’s sister. If Marvel Studios wants to introduce a variation of the character while avoiding confusion with Kraven the Hunter, this could be their way of doing it.As for the story, Spider-Man 4 is said to be set during the same time period as the next Avengers movie, explaining why Peter is busy in New York while the larger battle with Doctor Doom unfolds elsewhere. This could also set up an interesting crossover opportunity, possibly tying Spider-Man 4’s final act into what happens in Doomsday, transitioning from street-level action to full-blown multiversal chaos.In Kraven the Hunter, Fred Hechinger played the Chameleon, portrayed as Dmitri Kravinoff, the weaker younger brother of Sergei Kravinoff. In that film’s version, he takes over his father’s empire and undergoes an experimental procedure by Dr. Miles Warren, giving him literal shapeshifting abilities rather than relying on masks and disguises. If the MCU is introducing its own version, it’ll be interesting to see how they differentiate this take from Kraven’s version while still honoring the character’s roots.Of course, like all rumors, take this with a grain of salt. But, what do you think about a different version of Chameleon coming to the MCU?

Mar 28, 2025 - 16:45

SPIDER-MAN 4 Villain and Story Details Reportedly Revealed; Is Chameleon Coming to the MCU?

It looks like the rumor mill for Spider-Man 4 isn't slowing down anytime soon. While we still don’t have an official confirmation on who Tom Holland’s Peter Parker will be facing next, the latest report suggests that the villain might be a female antagonist.

According to previous reports, Marvel Studios is looking for an actress aged “30s-50s, any ethnicity” to play a “powerful and imposing figure.” They reportedly want someone with a “strong and commanding screen presence and depth.” That description could fit a number of characters, leaving fans guessing.

But today, a new report from The InSneider throws a different name into the mix with Chameleon, Spider-Man’s classic shape-shifting foe might be taking center stage.

However, there’s a twist: “They won’t necessarily be called ‘Chameleon’ because that character recently appeared in Kraven the Hunter, even though that movie barely scratched the surface of the character’s potential.”

That detail suggests a fresh take on the villain, and it’s worth noting that there’s precedent for a female version of the character. In the comics, Lady Chameleon debuted in Ultimate Spider-Man #13 back in 2010, where she was introduced as Chameleon’s sister.

If Marvel Studios wants to introduce a variation of the character while avoiding confusion with Kraven the Hunter, this could be their way of doing it.

As for the story, Spider-Man 4 is said to be set during the same time period as the next Avengers movie, explaining why Peter is busy in New York while the larger battle with Doctor Doom unfolds elsewhere.

This could also set up an interesting crossover opportunity, possibly tying Spider-Man 4’s final act into what happens in Doomsday, transitioning from street-level action to full-blown multiversal chaos.

In Kraven the Hunter, Fred Hechinger played the Chameleon, portrayed as Dmitri Kravinoff, the weaker younger brother of Sergei Kravinoff. In that film’s version, he takes over his father’s empire and undergoes an experimental procedure by Dr. Miles Warren, giving him literal shapeshifting abilities rather than relying on masks and disguises.

If the MCU is introducing its own version, it’ll be interesting to see how they differentiate this take from Kraven’s version while still honoring the character’s roots.

Of course, like all rumors, take this with a grain of salt. But, what do you think about a different version of Chameleon coming to the MCU?