Andrew Garfield has said he would be willing to return as Spider-Man in a potential Amazing Spider-Man 3, but only if the film took a highly unconventional approach to the character rather than following a typical superhero blueprint. Speaking to The Playlist, the actor said any comeback would need to feel "very odd" and "completely unconventional," suggesting he wants a fresh, unexpected take rather than a straightforward sequel. His comments matter because they keep alive fan hopes of further standalone outings for his version of Peter Parker, even as Tom Holland's take on the character continues to dominate at the box office.

Garfield's Spider-Man run ended in 2014 after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 underperformed for Sony, leading to Holland eventually taking over the role for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Garfield floated a "road trip movie" as one possible direction for a new film, though he admitted he does not have a firm idea of what it would look like. His 2021 appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home alongside Holland and Tobey Maguire renewed fan enthusiasm for his version of the character, and speculation continues about further appearances, with Maguire rumoured to feature in Avengers: Doomsday, even as Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has just posted the biggest domestic opening weekend in history.