The return of an icon can shatter expectations and rewrite cinematic history. For years, fans believed they had witnessed the perfect farewell for Tobey Maguire's beloved Spider-Man in No Way Home. However, an explosion of recent rumors suggests that the web-slinger may be called back into the thick of multiversal combat much sooner than anyone anticipated, raising the thrilling possibility of his inclusion in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

The question now is whether the legendary hero is truly about to swing back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to face its gravest new threat, or is it just a rumor?

Yes, he most probably is returning, not only to Avengers: Doomsday, but also to Avengers: Secret Wars. The main reason behind the hubbub is Alex Perez, an insider who usually gives Marvel-related scoop to The Cosmic Circus. According to him, Tobey Maguire would "definitely" be in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Although not taking away the fun of investigation for fans, he did not spill much on if he would be able to survive the movies. The cherry on top of this news is that other insiders like Perez have also said the same thing.

This new piece of information also adds to recent speculation that is surging across the internet, suggesting Tobey Maguire's time as Spider-Man is not finished. For example, the actor was spotted in London, which has ignited rumors of his return in the upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. Since the movie is currently filming in London, fans are quickly connecting the dots, hoping for an official comeback in the multiversal project.

Despite all the exciting chatter caused by Alex Perez's Q&A with The Cosmic Circus, it is important to pump the brakes on the speculation. Right now, there is no confirmation from Marvel's side that Tobey Maguire is in those films. Even seeing him there would not guarantee his return to Avengers: Doomsday. The internet may theorize his pairings with Wolverine and him taking Earth 616's Spider-Man's place, but fans might need to wait until Marvel Studios makes an official announcement.

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However, the actor has made it perfectly clear that he is entirely open to rejoining the franchise whenever the call comes, contrasting the current rumor mill with his enthusiastic affirmation.

In an interview with Marvel.com, Tobey Maguire hinted that he would not need much convincing, as his answer would definitely be a "yes." He added that he loves these films, including all the different series. If the production called him up and asked him to come back, the answer would simply be a resounding yes. As he is a huge fan of the MCU, he will always choose to be involved, working alongside such an incredible team. 

Further, the actor opened up about his reaction to the call where he was asked to reprise the role for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Maguire recalled, "When they called initially," he was like, "finally," and was immediately open about coming to do this. He admitted to having some nerves, asking himself, what will the experience be? However, the experience was "pretty out of this world." His enthusiastic affirmation provides strong encouragement for fans hoping to see his Spider-Man again.

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