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- Primary Subject: Andrew Garfield's thoughts on a gay or bisexual Spider-Man
- Key Update: Andrew Garfield reiterated his advocacy for broader representation in the superhero genre, questioning why an LGBTQ+ Spider-Man has yet to hit the big screen.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: September 1, 2026
- Quick Answer: While Marvel Comics introduced its first gay Spider-Man (Web-Weaver) in 2022, no live-action film has yet portrayed Peter Parker or Spider-Man as gay.
As Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Marvel Cinematic Universe continue to evolve, fans and actors are looking more closely into how iconic characters and heroes can keep up with the modern world. Taking center stage once more, Andrew Garfield thinks aloud and declares Spider-Man could explore his identity beyond being Queens' friendly neighborhood hero.
Andrew Garfield Wonders Why There's No Gay Spider-Man Yet
Andrew Garfield has never shied away from questioning the creative boundaries of the web-slinging hero. The actor has famously voiced his desire to explore Spider-Man's sexuality, previously noting that Peter Parker could explore bisexuality or introduce a male version of MJ into the picture.
Ahead of Garfield's historical drama, The Uprising, he reflected on Entertainment Weekly in his 2013 interview, where he first spoke on the possibilities of the web-slinger's sexuality: "It was an exercise in rebellion that I felt passionate about. I just still believe that anyone can be in that suit."
Garfield explained that in the Spider-Man suit, "you don't see skin color, you don't see gender, you don't see sexuality. Anyone can project themselves into that suit," adding that everyone should be honored and feel included.
"It was just a kind of act of saying, 'Well, why not?' And you'll be telling on yourself if you have a strong opinion either way."
Could the MCU Ever Portray a Gay Spider-Man in Their Roster?
While Marvel Comics made a major step in 2022 by debuting Web-Weaver, the Multiverse's first gay Spider-Man, aka a fashion student named Cooper Coen, in Edge of the Spider-Verse #5, featuring an LGBTQ+ Spider-Man in live-action feature films remains in the shadows.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse debuted the first Black Spider-Man, the first female Spider-Man (Spider-Gwen), and a talking-pig Spider-Man, but could the MCU actually deliver on an LGBTQ+ web-slinger?
Sony and Marvel Studios, after all, hold stricter regulations when it comes to mainstream depictions of Peter Parker on the big screen. However, the cinematic universe is leaning heavily into multiverse storylines and legacy passes, with Tom Holland teasing plans to potentially hand off the Spider-Man baton to the next web-slinger.
For now, the door remains open for alternative Spider-heroes to claim the mantle in future projects. Stay tuned!
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