Sony announced today that the next Spider-Man movie will be released on July 3, 2012. The film will be in 3-D and will be directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer). MTV reports:
Sony made the release date official today, and added that the film will debut in 3-D when it premieres. Production on the project, which has yet to name an actor for the lead role, is expected to begin later this year. The studio announcement also indicated that the film's title hasn't been finalized yet -- though we're pretty sure the name "Spider-Man" will be in there somewhere.
"Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we're thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D," said Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution, in the statement. "Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc's fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise."
No one has been cast as Peter Parker yet, but there has been talk that the star of The Lightning Thief Logan Lerman may land the role. Competition is fierce among young Hollywood -- everyone wants to be in this film.
