Tobey Maguire could have fought Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway in Spider-Man 4,

But the film's $400 million budget killed Sam Raimi's aspirations.

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Just imagine: Tobey Maguire vs. Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway.

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Two of Hollywood's biggest stars, playing two of Spider-Man's most iconic villains.

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It would have been epic.

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But alas, it was not to be. The film's budget was simply too high, and Sony Pictures pulled the plug.

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It's a shame, really. A Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire, Angelina Jolie, and Anne Hathaway could have been one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.

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But it's not too late. Maybe one day, we'll see this film come to life.

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