MUMBAI: Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution Jeff Blake announced that Spider-Man will release in theaters worldwide in 3D in July, 2012.

The new film, still untitled, will go into production later this year and will be directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. The film will be produced by Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin who represent Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios respectively. 

Making the announcement, Blake said, "Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience and we‘re thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next instalment in 3D.

Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc‘s fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise."