I heard recently that Spider-man would be joining The Avengers around 2016-2017. Any other details would be nice.

>>1

Sony and Marvel have made a collaboration deal, in which Marvel may use Spider-Man in their films, and in return Marvel make Spider-Man films for Sony.

Sony still own the rights, and have final creative control in the creation of Spider-Man solo films, but are allowing a Marvel team to make the film. Marvel make no money from Spider-Man films, Sony make no money from Marvel films with Spider-Man in. Sony have casting rights. It is believed that a Marvel team making the films will allow MCU characters to be in Spider-Man films.

>>1 also OP it's more of a known fact then a rumor.

if spiderman joining marvel, he's become the support ._. *joke

it is nearly impossible because avengers and spiderman run on different studios.

the other reason is that the identities of the other member of avengers such as iron man and captain america are known to the public while spiderman keeps his identity as a secret

Whoever told you that wasn't lying. Spiderman is indeed to be in The Avengers. Marvel also got the movie rights for Spiderman back from Sony. So... hooray, I guess.

>>7

They DIDN'T get the rights back. They've entered a cooperation deal. Sony still own all film rights for the character.

Here's the official statement from Marvel:

http://marvel.com/news/movies/24062/sony_pictures_entertainment_brings_marvel_studios_into_the_amazing_world_of_spider-man