Spider-Man Returns to Marvel 1:21
(CNN) -
Until Wednesday, rumors about the title of the third Spider-Man movie had been a web of lies.
But the truth has been revealed.
Tom Holland will swing into theaters in December in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," Sony and Marvel confirmed.
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The film will be the third installment in the Holland-starring franchise that also includes "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home."
This, we can confirm.
#SpiderManNoWayHome only in movie theaters this Christmas.
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- Spider-Man: No Way Home (@SpiderManMovie) February 24, 2021
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Director Jon Watts, who directed the first two, returns for this film.
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Earlier this week, Holland and other cast members, including Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, featured a series of bogus titles (such as "Spider-Man: Home Slice" and "Spider-Man: Phone Home") on social media, which which sparked speculation that the official title would soon be revealed.
The film will be released on December 17, 2021.
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