New frames surface showing the Spider-Man universe star and fueling Hobgoblin rumors
Fresh images have appeared online involving the actor best known for his role in the Spider-Man trilogy, suggesting a tease around a villain in a future installment and triggering excitement among fans in North America. The actor, Jacob Batalon, who portrays Ned Leeds in Spider-Man 3: No Way Home, has long drawn attention from Marvel Cinematic Universe enthusiasts. Some followers speculate that he could be stepping into the Hobgoblin’s mask in Spider-Man 4 as the saga expands beyond its current cast. The actor recently posted a new frame on social media showing him with a Hobgoblin figure, one of Spider-Man’s most formidable foes. In Marvel comics, Ned Leeds has, at times, taken up the Hobgoblin persona and stood against Peter Parker, adding a twist to the hero’s ongoing battles.
Commenters online weighed in on the post, with mixed reactions about Batalon possibly becoming Hobgoblin. While some fans question whether the actor, known for a humorous dynamic with Peter Parker, would suit the darker, villainous mantle, others note that Marvel often reshapes character arcs across films. Conversations also pointed to the idea that the studio might avoid repeating earlier Noble plots from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield eras, while still keeping Ned Leeds in the foreground as a potential antagonist. A portion of the chatter suggested an alternate path where Ned could assume the Hobgoblin role, aligning with comic book origins but reimagined for the current cinematic universe.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home arrived in December 2021, bringing together Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland in a landmark multiverse moment. Batalon’s Ned Leeds played a pivotal supporting role, helping to coordinate portals and connect the three Spider-Men in the narrative. As of now, concrete details about Spider-Man 4 remain undisclosed, fueling ongoing discussion about which directions the story might take and how beloved supporting characters could evolve within the new film’s framework. Fans continue to watch for official confirmations or fresh set photos that could hint at major character shifts, including the possibility of Ned Leeds stepping into a villainous identity. (Marvel Studios, official announcements)