A new scoop seems to indicate that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and recent video game versions of Spider-Man will show up in Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming sequelSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. But as enticing as that news sounds, it may not be the whole story.
The highly-anticipated follow-up to 2017’sSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versehas already gotten fans all hyped up thanks to hints atcharacters like the Scarlet Spidershowing up. But given the popularity of Spider-Man in other forms of media, many of those same fans have been wondering whether 2 of the most popular current versions of the web-slinging hero would make an appearance as well. Now, it looks as though things are trending in the direction of “yes.”
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Nerdy news scoop siteThe Cosmic Circusnow claims it can confirm the appearance of both the MCU Spider-Man and the version from Insomniac’sSpider-ManPlayStation games inAcross the Spider-Verse. This would be pretty huge, as such a crossover pushes even the bounds of what the Marvel Cinematic Universe pulled off withAvengers: Infinity WarandEndgame. That’s not even to mention the decades-spanning mashup featuringTobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield alongside Tom Holland inSpider-Man: No Way Home.
However, there’s a bit of a catch. The Cosmic Circus also added the caveat that there was no indication of Holland actually returning to play his version of Spider-Man in the film. The same applies to veteran voice actorYuri Lowenthal’s version of Spider-Man, seen in Insomniac’sSpider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesfor the PS4 and PS5. This seems to indicate that the characters may only appear as cameos, possibly without even getting speaking lines.
This would make sense, considering how much more mainstream exposure Holland and Lowenthal’s Spider-Men have had compared to most of the othersappearing inAcross the Spider-Verselike Spider-Punk. But it could also mean that the filmmakers intend to ask the two actors to reprise their roles, though are also preparing for the possibility of them both turning down the offer. Either way, it would be a pretty big deal to see such high-profile characters in the movie.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versealready has a lot going for it, with returning heroes like Gwen Stacy and newbies likethe originally-teased Spider-Man 2099. So whether or not Holland and Lowenthal show up this time around, it’s bound to be another spectacle of animation and storytelling just like its predecessor.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis currently set to release in theaters on June 2nd, 2023.
