Despite Disney’s dominance in the Spider-Man franchise, Sony Pictures has come out on top thanks to the massive success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After passing the $400 million mark, the highly anticipated animated sequel has surpassed Disney’s The Little Mermaid in box office success.
This victory cements the Spider-Man franchise as a market leader and is a rare success for Sony against the entertainment giant.
A Spectacular Sequel that Exceeds Expectations
The highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s groundbreaking Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, is titled Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
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The sequel to a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, this one promises an even more thrilling adventure across the universe.
Miles Morales, the fan-favorite Spider-Man introduced in the first film, is again the protagonist. Morales, a full-time superhero in Brooklyn, has trouble juggling his personal life with his superhero duties.
A new villain, The Spot, played by the talented Jason Schwartzman, emerges with the ability to open dimensional portals. However, his entire world is turned upside down. When Miles discovers something that questions his entire world, he turns to his old friend Gwen Stacy, aka Spider-Woman, and the mysterious Spider-Man 2099 for assistance.
The visually stunning Across the Spider-Verse style is one of the film’s most notable features. Fans of the movie would agree that the directors have raised the bar for animated features by creating a visual feast on par with any blockbuster film.
On the road to 1 Billion pic.twitter.com/ZMdS55amXL
— Mo Lucas 🇲🇦🇬🇧 (@Mighty1Lucas) June 13, 2023
Well deserved. Everything in the movie from the plot to the diverse art styles were fantastic!
— Toaster 💎 (@toastermrvl) June 13, 2023
Heading towards this thing called “Profit”. Someone email that word to Disney please.
— Mark 🇺🇸🏴☠️🧟♂️👻🎃☠️ (@futurehalloween) June 13, 2023
I’m so glad that out of the $400M it’s made, I contributed about 20-25 dollars to it. This film deserves it’s praise and earnings. This movie, within a couple weeks, has made more money than Into the Spiderverse has made in it’s entire existence.
— KingCrispy21 (@CwispyKing) June 13, 2023
Please god let this film reach 800 mil bare minimum
— Row 🏳️⚧️ (she/her) (@drunkfrizz) June 13, 2023
Each dimension and character has a distinct visual style, and together they create a hypnotic whole. Incredible care and skill went into creating everything from Gwen Stacy’s watercolor universe to the neon cyberpunk landscapes of Spider-Man 2099.
In addition to stunning visuals, the storytelling in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is top-notch. The movie asks interesting questions about canon and the strength of individual storytelling as it delves into the heart of the Spider-Man universe.
A Turning Point for the Spider-Man Franchise
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an undeniable watershed moment for the franchise thanks to its groundbreaking animation, compelling storytelling, and cliffhanger ending that leaves audiences craving more.
In a rare victory over Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony Pictures has established the Spider-Verse as a formidable force in the entertainment industry. The spider-verse’s future is promising, with rising box office numbers and widespread critical acclaim.
Fans are looking forward to more innovative animation, captivating storytelling, and the expansion of the Spider-Man mythos in the upcoming sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which will bring this thrilling saga to a satisfying conclusion.
For Sony Pictures, the verdict is in, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has decisively defeated Disney. The film has surpassed the $400 million mark at the box office thanks to its groundbreaking animation, compelling story, and exceptional cast.
The Spider-Man franchise has now been established as a formidable force, and the future of the Spider-Verse looks promising thanks to this victory. The forthcoming sequel will take the fan-favorite web-slinger on further adventures across dimensions.
With the success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sony Pictures has established itself as a serious player in the burgeoning superhero genre.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is available to watch in theatres.
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