6 Classic Spider-Man Allies The MCU Still Hasn't Touched

Published Sep 5, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT Nicholas Raymond is an author and journalist based out of Alabama, where he proudly roots for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. A graduate of the University of Montevallo, he has a degree in mass communication with a concentration in journalism. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Over the course of his decade-long stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland's Spider-Man has fought beside an impressive number of Marvel superheroes. He's entertained guest appearances from the likes of Iron Man, Doctor Strange, the Hulk, Nick Fury, the Punisher, and Jean Grey, some of whom he even enjoyed team-ups with. His list of allies extend beyond his solo films, though, as he's also fought alongside legions of heroes in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Curiously, the MCU has yet to really scratch the surface of Spider-Man's private corner of the Marvel Universe when it comes to giving him crime-fighting partners. Thus far, his movies have largely focused on pairing him with high-profile characters outside the pages of Spider-Man comics. That approach will very well continue if it turns out to be true that Peter Parker will feature in Avengers: Secret Wars, but what the MCU may have in store for his next solo adventure, that remains to be seen. For all the characters it's already included, there's still so much of Spider-Man's world that the MCU has barely touched. When counting the multiversal shenanigans of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it's fair to say that the MCU has used a significant portion of Spider-Man's Marvel Comics rogues' gallery, with only a few players left entirely unexplored, such as Rhino, Morbius, Chameleon, and Hobgoblin. There's considerably more material on the table with his allies, as several classic heroes are still in need of MCU counterparts. 6 Man-Wolf A recurring figure in Spider-Man titles, Man-Wolf a.k.a. John Jameson is an astronaut who developed the ability to transform into a wolf-like monster after discovering a mysterious gem infused with magical properties during an expedition into outer space. Similar to Spider-Man's relationship with the Lizard, the Man-Wolf's bestial side initially made him an enemy to Spider-Man. But over time, he developed control over his transformation and has even helped Spider-Man in battle on a number of occasions. While the concept of what is essentially an intergalactic werewolf may seem like a logical leap for a Spider-Man movie, the existence of creatures like Rocket Raccoon makes the idea feel less a lot less farfetched. What's more, there's already some degree of groundwork for him to exist in Spider-Man's world; after all, Man-Wolf's father is J. Jonah Jameson, who was officially brought into the MCU in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Plus, werewolves exist as well, thanks to new additions to MCU lore in Werewolf by Night. It's not implausible that regions of outer space have their own versions of these canine monsters. And with Spider-Man headed to outerspace soon, it could be that an encounter with Man-Wolf is in his future. 5 Black Cat One of Peter Parker's three most recognizable love interests and an iconic superhero in her own right, Black Cat is among the biggest Spider-Man characters in Marvel Comics still lacking an MCU counterpart. In the classic comics, Felicia was characterized as someone who loved Peter's superhero alter ego more than the person under the mask. Unsurprisingly, the relationship didn't work out, but for a while, Peter enjoyed her company, in that she was one of the few who could actually share his life as a crime fighter. A Black Cat appearance would make a great deal of sense for the MCU's fifth Spider-Man movie, especially when considering how things were left with Peter and MJ. With Zendaya's character indicating she carries no romantic feelings for Peter, the MCU could bring in a new love interest for Peter, and given the current trajectory of his arc, it being someone he wouldn't have to worry about putting in danger would be a fitting course for the film to take. To add more intrigue to her role, the MCU could showcase her morally gray side, bringing into question whether Peter is right to trust her at all. 4 Scarlet Spider Scarlet Spider is a product of the original Clone Saga, the arc that saw Peter Parker battle the Jackal and encounter clones of both himself and Gwen Stacy. The clone, having the memories of Spider-Man, believed himself to be the true Peter Parker, and was crushed to learn the truth about his identity. He ultimately helped the real Spider-Man defeat Jackal, and seemingly died in the process later. Years later, Marvel retconned his death and revived him as a brand-new superhero, the Scarlet Spider. Since then, Scarlet Spider has operated both as an Spider-Man, the hero of his own stories, and a major character in off-shoots and sequels to the Clone Saga. Because the Clone Saga holds such an important place in Spider-Man's history, it won't be a surprise if Marvel Studios eventually brings it to life in some form, and if it does, the Scarlet Spider's MCU debut could easily be a part of that. 3 Silver Sable Silver Sable rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as a silver-clad, female mercenary and the leader of a team of bounty hunters called the Wild Pack. Before receiving their own comic book series, Silver Sable was a regular guest star in the pages of various Spider-Man titles, as her missions often saw her and Spider-Man coming together to fight a common enemy. But even so, their goals didn't always align, as Silver Sable was less interested in heroics and more focused on completing her assignments (and getting paid). Having developed into a popular Marvel Comics superhero, Silver Sable has long been a subject of discussion when it comes to characters who could make it to the big screen. Silver Sable was once expected to be one half of a duo of female heroes alongside Black Cat in Sony Pictures' Silver and Black, but the project was scrapped. There's been no known progress since on Silver Sable receiving a live-action role, but with Spider-Man: Brand New Day restoring the streel-level atmosphere of Peter's story, the character showing up isn't out of the question. 2 Puma In The Amazing Spider-Man #258, Spider-Man battled a new adversary in the form of Puma, a Native American mercenary endowed with mystical cat-like powers and attributes. Unlike Prowler, Puma had no good intentions and was simply a hired assassin working for Rose, the Kingpin's son. But flawed as he was, Puma gradually evolved into a true hero, driven in large part by the admiration he developed for Spider-Man. With his unique design, interesting abilities, and nuanced backstory, Puma would be a fun addition to the MCU in a future Spider-Man movie. If he were to appear, he could get a version of his arc from the comics, where he begins as a villain, but redeems himself in time for the final showdown against the story's main antagonist. 1 Prowler (Hobie Brown) Spider-Man: Homecoming featured a brief appearance from a character named Aaron Davis, whose scene was widely interpreted as setup for his comic nephew, Miles Morales, to eventually join the MCU. Notably, Aaron Davis is the second incarnation of a major ally to Spider-Man, the Prowler. Due to Aaron's ties to Miles Morales, he's since reached greater levels of visibility than the original, but Hobie Brown has an even richer history, and certainly shouldn't be ignored. Introduced all the way back in 1969's The Amazing Spider-Man #78, Hobie Brown a.k.a. Prowler is a costumed superhero who got his start as an inventive cat burglar looking to make money illegally to help his struggling mother. Naturally, his thieving put him at odds with Spider-Man, but it didn't take long for it to become apparent to Peter that though Hobie was misguided, he was a good person at heart. Those qualities showed through in his subsequent appearances, where he expressed gratitude to Spider-Man for his understanding and assisted him multiple times in battle. An alternate universe version of Hobie Brown, Spider-Punk, appeared in Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and is poised to return in the sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. As a young man from a low-income family who made mistakes in his efforts to make ends meet, Hobie Brown is a relatable superhero, and one who would be easy to root for if brought to life as the Prowler in Spider-Man's next movie. Release Date July 29, 2026 Runtime 145 minutes Director Destin Daniel Cretton Writers Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers Producers Avi Arad, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Amy Pascal, David Cain Cast Peter Parker / Spider-Man Four years after No Way Home, Peter Parker lives alone, forgotten by everyone he loves, and devotes himself entirely to being Spider-Man.