With Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man and the Wasp hogging the headlines, the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming has somewhat faded to the back of fans’ minds in 2018. However, with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirming the official title of the movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man is back in the spotlight. Rumors have been swirling about the movie, but the amount of confirmed information is minimal. As usual, Marvel Studios has kept the public in the dark about their plans, though Feige did provide some details. Aside from Feige’s comments, the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming is shrouded in mystery, which leaves plenty of room for fan speculation.

There is a wide range of varying opinions when it comes to fans' hopes for the film. Some of these wishes are entirely feasible while others can seem far-fetched. Some things are out of Marvel's control -- though some fans want to see Venom, Black Cat and other characters in Far From Home, Sony owns the rights to these characters and plans to use them. Regardless of their practicality, there are plenty of things fans want to see in Spider-Man’s next solo movie. There are also many things that fans want the film to avoid. Fans can only guess what's in store, as Avengers 4, a movie that will have notable consequences on the rest of the MCU, is months away from its own premiere. With that being said, here are the top things that fans want to see in Far From Home, and the things they don’t.

20 WANT: MILES MORALES

After a reference to the character in Spider-Man: Homecoming, many fans want Marvel to officially bring Miles Morales into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Homecoming, small-time crook Aaron Davis, played by Donald Glover, mentions that he has a nephew in Queens. Hardcore fans know that, in the comics, Davis’ nephew is Miles Morales, the Spider-Man of the Ultimate Marvel Universe.

The highly-popular Morales has been a member of the main line of Marvel Comics for a few years, and he’ll make his silver screen debut in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. So, bringing the character into the MCU would be par for the course and it would provide countless story possibilities, both for future Spider-Man movies and the general MCU.

19 DON'T WANT: INTRODUCING TOO MANY CHARACTERS AT ONCE

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Sometimes, in comic book movies, there is a tendency to introduce too many characters at once. As a result, viewers feel overwhelmed and the film seems cluttered. Recently, this effect has occurred in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and, before that, Spider-Man 3. Watts should avoid following that erroneous path.

Sure, there are many new characters fans would love to see in Far From Home, beyond the ones mentioned in this list. However, Marvel should bring them in slowly rather than cramming them all in and doing injustice to the fan-favorite characters. Marvel has plenty of time to do so.

18 WANT: VENOM

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As one of Spider-Man’s most infamous rivals, Venom would be an excellent choice for Spidey’s antagonist, if not in Far From Home then the film’s potential sequel. Similarly to Morales, Venom will be in a Marvel movie in the near future, with Tom Hardy playing Eddie Brock in Venom, which premieres in October. Capitalizing on the character’s return to cinemas would be an organic way to bring him into the MCU.

The feasibility of Venom’s inclusion in the MCU depends on the legal situation with Sony Pictures. Sony still owns the movie rights to Venom and several other main members of the Spider-Man universe. The studio plans on launching a series of spinoffs with these characters, so they might not want to share.

17 DON'T WANT: MORE TONY STARK

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark

The relationship between Tony Stark and Peter Parker currently spans three films. Avengers 4 will certainly add to that story. Whatever happens in the sequel to Infinity War, Tony Stark doesn’t need to be in Far From Home. Some viewers feel that Homecoming was practically Iron Man 4, given Stark’s constant presence. It’s time for Parker to stand on his own, at least when it comes to the presence of his mentor.

An unofficially leaked plot description leads viewers to believe that Far From Home will deal with the potential deaths in Avengers 4. Stark could be among the casualties, and Parker will have to cope with that. However, many fans don’t want, or need, to see even more direct interaction between Parker and Stark.

16 WANT: MORE TOM HOLLAND

This one might seem obvious, but Feige and others have stressed that fans should not assume anything about the MCU’s future. When Tom Holland’s Spider-Man dusted in Avengers: Infinity War, many fans cast it aside because the character’s next movie had already been announced. However, there is a possibility that Holland might not be a member of the MCU’s future.

If Holland’s tenure as Spider-Man is indeed nearing its end, Far From Home should still somehow involve the character. An immediate transition away from Holland’s Spidey would feel quite jarring. He should still play an important part in the film, given the investment of his prior four film arc.

15 DON'T WANT: FORCED ROMANCE WITH "MJ"

Zendaya as Michelle

Throughout Homecoming, Watts slowly built up the possibility of a future romance between Peter and Michelle. The latter, played by Zendaya, went so far as to call herself “MJ,” which most fans recognized as a nod to Mary Jane. If Michelle and Peter are meant to be together in the MCU, Watts must avoid forcing the romance along like some of his contemporaries have.

The MCU struggles with romance -- many fans dislike the relationship between the Hulk and Black Widow and the rushed romance between Star-Lord and Gamora. Michelle and Peter have a chance to break that trend, but only if the relationship continues on a believable path.

14 WANT: SINISTER SIX

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Homecoming planted the seeds for Marvel to bring in the Sinister Six, so using the group in that film’s sequel is a natural progression. In Homecoming’s post-credits scene, Adrian Toomes, played by Michael Keaton, talks to Mac Gargan, played by Michael Mando. In the scene, Gargan wants to know Spider-Man’s secret identity. Toomes refuses to give up Peter Parker’s name, and Gargan tells him that he “has some friends on the outside.”

In the comics, Gargan is the Scorpion, a classic Spider-Man villain. It would make sense if these friends turned out to be members of the Sinister Six. Given Gargan’s hint, and wide-spread rumors that Marvel might use Mysterio in Far From Home, the Sinister Six could be on the way.

13 DON'T WANT: REGRESSION IN PLOT SIGNIFICANCE

In all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances, the stakes have been significant, from his part in Civil War to his maturation as a hero in Homecoming to the monumental urgency of Infinity War. That pattern will continue in Avengers 4, but some regression is likely in Far From Home (by then, the heroes will likely have defeated Thanos). With that being said, fans will be upset if the sequel to Homecoming does not have a notable impact on the titular hero.

Marvel seems poised to avoid that letdown. Avengers 4’s consequences will reverberate throughout Far From Home, as Parker will likely be hit hard by the looming losses of some teammates.

12 WANT: MORE NED

Jacob Batalon as Ned

Jacob Batalon’s portrayal of Ned was one of the most beloved aspects of Spider-Man: Homecoming. As a result, many fans hope Ned will return, if not get a bigger role, in Far From Home. The character was used for comedic relief in the former, though he had an integral part in the plot. Failing to capitalize on Ned’s popularity would be a big misstep for Marvel.

Far From Home should avoid giving Ned the treatment that Drax got in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Fans loved Drax’s humor in the first Guardians movie, so the character got a bigger spotlight in the sequel. Marvel arguably overdid it, as a lot of Drax’s humor felt forced. Hopefully, they won’t make the same mistake with Ned.

11 DON'T WANT: OVER-EXPLOITATION OF COMEDY

Jacob Batalon as Ned

In many movies, sequels often over-exploit the aspects of their predecessors that fans loved the most. The comedy of Spider-Man: Homecoming, included but not limited to Ned, looks to be a possible catalyst for that effect in Far From Home. Ned’s humor, and the multitude of jokes about the life of a teenager, worked well the first time around. However, excessive comedy can have a negative impact on Marvel films, as some recent instalments (Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians Vol. 2) show.

Plus, too much comedy could cause a clash in the film’s tone, given its chronological proximity to Avengers 4. Humor should not be entirely absent, but Marvel should realize that Far From Home needs to be a relatively serious movie.

10 WANT: BLACK CAT

Black Cat

In Spider-Man: Homecoming, director Jon Watts cultivated two love interests for Peter Parker. The first, Liz, seems to be out of the picture after moving away at the end of the film. Next, subtle hints suggest that Michelle could be a love interest for Parker going forward. However, Michelle’s presence should not preclude the exploration of other romantic partners. The Black Cat, or Felicia Hardy, should be first and foremost among those possibilities.

Hardy could be an effective foil for the typically polite, neighborly Parker. After all, the Black Cat is known for her flirting and criminal background. Like Venom, the Black Cat is owned by Sony and is a part of the studio’s future plans, which could prevent her inclusion in the MCU.

9 DON'T WANT: MORE OF THE SAME

Tom Holland is Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' SPIDER-MAN™: HOMECOMING.

As the protege of Tony Stark, Peter Parker has access to some incredible technology. Homecoming devoted entire scenes to Parker exploring his suit’s capabilities, as it displayed the various webbings, Instant Kill Mode and the Training Wheels Protocol. Infinity War also showcased the Stark-made Spider-Man suit. Fans get it: Spider-Man has a cool costume. Far From Home does not need to further belabor that point.

Going forward, Parker will probably keep the Stark suit as a tribute to his role model. Spider-Man will capitalize on the suit’s abilities as needed, but Marvel does not need to keep devoting precious screen time solely to promote the suit’s technological genius.

8 WANT: THE DEFENDERS

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There is seemingly one constant when it comes to what the fans want in the MCU’s future: the incorporation of The Defenders. Spider-Man: Homecoming would have been a good opportunity to have a Defender cameo, given the film’s New York City setting. Then, Infinity War seemed like an appropriate time, given the stakes of the film and NYC acting as one of its settings. Yet, both films have come and gone with the Defenders still waiting for their debut on the big screen.

With a Europe setting in Far From Home, a Defenders cameo might be less logical. However, if the story does take Spider-Man back to the Big Apple, Marvel should capitalize and have Daredevil and co. shake hands with Web-Head.

7 DON'T WANT: NOT CAPITALIZING ON SETTING

Spider-Man: Homecoming effectively utilized its New York City setting. The film felt like an NYC story, with Spidey lived up to his “friendly neighborhood” moniker. Far From Home will see Spider-Man travel to Europe, and fans are expecting the movie to capitalize. Marvel should avoid using Europe as nothing more than a pretty background.

There are many ways that Marvel can use the Europe-based setting to its full capacity. The film could include new characters Parker meets in Europe, scenes with notable European landmarks or even European superheroes like Captain Britain. Failing to use this new setting would be a crushing misstep for Far From Home.

6 WANT: WELL-DEVELOPED VILLAIN

Spider-Man: Homecoming’s greatest success was its delivery of one of the best MCU villains. Michael Keaton’s Vulture was masterfully developed, so his rivalry with Parker made the film stand apart from its predecessors. For Far From Home to succeed, it needs to star a villain of equal, if not greater, quality. With the aforementioned rumors connecting Mysterio to the film, Marvel seems poised to continue its recent trend of strong Spider-Man villains.

Mysterio’s mystery of hypnotism, illusions and, sometimes, telekinesis and telepathy, could allow him to play mind games with Parker, which would offer a fresh dynamic for the MCU.

5 DON'T WANT: MAKING IT AN AVENGERS MOVIE

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Far From Home won’t be a Spider-Man movie, at least in the traditional sense. The film begins right after Avengers 4 ends, so it’s a safe bet that the film will deal with the consequences of Infinity War’s sequel. In several ways, this broader focus benefits Spider-Man, as it is representative of his ascension into the “big leagues” of the MCU heroes. Yet, the spotlight should remain on Parker because many fans will be expecting a Spider-Man solo film rather than another Avengers team-up.

To be fair, it’ll be difficult to a balance between those two styles. Maybe fans should expect a product similar to Captain America: Winter Soldier -- a story featuring a strong arc for the titular character while also focusing on several other characters.

4 WANT: MORE MICHAEL KEATON

Michael Keaton as Vulture

Keaton’s performance as the Vulture was one of the best parts of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Naturally, fans are clamoring for the return of Adrian Toomes in Far From Home. While Spider-Man defeated the Vulture and sends the villain to jail, Homecoming leaves the door open for Keaton’s reprisal of Toomes.

The post-credits scene with Toomes and Gargan hints that Parker has gained an ally in the former Vulture (Toomes refuses to tell Gargan Spider-Man’s identity). Maybe Toomes will help Spider-Man in his potential fight against the Sinister Six. However Watts chooses to use him, it’s clear that the Vulture's story is not finished.

3 DON'T WANT: UNCLEAR SET-UP FOR THE SEQUEL

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Marvel tends to set up their future movies months before they’re even in theaters. These things usually come in the last few minutes of each film and/or the post-credits scenes. By now, fans have come to expect these previews of the next film. Failing to meet that expectation would leave viewers disappointed.

Far From Home is expected to be a building block for the next phase of the MCU. The film should provide a clear preview of what’s to come for Marvel’s heroes. The failure to meet that objective would confuse fans and leave viewers with a bad taste in their mouths.

2 WANT: ORGANIC AVENGERS 4 CONNECTION

Avengers 4 Concept Art

Spider-Man: Homecoming producer Amy Pascal revealed that the film’s sequel is a crucial building block for the next phase of the MCU. Evidently, Far From Home takes place mere minutes after Avengers 4, so it’s fair to assume that the events of the movie will heavily impact the sequel to Homecoming. Fans can only hope that the two films will be naturally connected.

With Far From Home beginning minutes after Avengers 4, that connection will be inherent. However, fans will be disappointed if that link is forced. To ensure the satisfaction of fans, the in-film transition from the events of Avengers 4 to the movie’s main story should be smooth and sensical.

1 DON'T WANT: FORCING ALONG THE PLOT

Michael Keaton as the Vulture

One of the worst mistakes a movie can make is forcing the plot along to progress the story. Some plot holes are inevitable, but Far From Home must avoid making excessive storytelling leaps. One worrisome possibility is the usage of Michael Keaton. Keaton is rumored to reprise his role as Adrian Toomes for the film. On paper, it seems difficult to connect Toomes to a story about a group of high school kids on a trip to Europe.

How will Watts tell a cohesive story that could include the aftermath of the next Avengers movie, the return of Toomes and the trip to Europe? The director’s ability to naturally weave together seemingly disparate story elements could determine the success of Far From Home.