In a thrilling announcement that has sent fans of Spider-Man into a frenzy, Sony Pictures Animation has revealed that the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2018 animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be titled Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
The announcement was made during a special event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse comic book storyline. The event, which was attended by fans, filmmakers, and comic book creators, featured a special panel discussion and a screening of the original film.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, with a screenplay by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film will once again feature the beloved character of Miles Morales as the lead, as he continues his journey through the multiverse.
Fans were treated to a brief teaser trailer, which showed Miles Morales meeting up with a new Spider-Man from another universe, who goes by the name of “Spider-Man 2099.” The trailer also featured a glimpse of new villains, including a female version of Doctor Octopus.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was a critical and commercial success, earning over $375 million worldwide and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film was praised for its innovative animation style, compelling storyline, and diverse representation of the Spider-Man mythos.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is currently slated for release on October 7, 2022, with a third Spider-Verse film also in development. Fans of the franchise can hardly wait for this next exciting chapter in the Spider-Man saga, and are eagerly anticipating more news and updates as the release date draws closer.