Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

## *Spider-Verse* saga

"
Anyone can wear the mask. You can wear the mask. If you didn't know that before, I hope you do now.
"

—Miles Morales

***Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*** is a 2018 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. It is the first film and installment in the *Spider-Verse* saga. The film was released on December 14, 2018 in the United States.

The film is directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman and stars Shameik Moore as Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman, John Mulaney as Peter Porker/Spider-Ham, Kimiko Glenn as Peni Parker, Nicolas Cage as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Noir and Liev Schreiber as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin.

The film's sequel, *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* released on June 2, 2023. Its second part, *Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse*, is to be dated.

## Synopsis

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind *The Lego Movie* and *21 Jump Street*, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.

## Plot

Teenager Miles Morales is driven to Brooklyn Visions Academy by his police agent father and is already embarrassed before entering the school. Under pressure, Miles shows up late to class, being shown a documentary on Dr. Olivia Octavius and meeting a girl next to him. Miles attempts to quit on purpose, but his teacher sees past this, assigning him a personal essay on who he is and what he wants to be. Struggling to make this essay, Miles visits his uncle Aaron, being taught the shoulder touch. Aaron notices an art piece Miles has been working on, deciding to bring him to the New York City Subway to spray paint it on a wall. It is there where Miles is bitten by a genetically altered spider.

The next day, Miles starts to develop many oddities involving his body, meeting the girl named Wanda. He tries the shoulder touch, but ultimately rips a part of her hair off with his sticky hands. He runs through the ridiculing halls and is confronted by a security guard who knows he snuck out of the building, managing to escape. Trying to keep his cool, Miles reenters his room with pages of a *Spider-Man* comic sticking to his hands, detailing what Barker had to deal with when developing his powers. He rushes out of school to meet his uncle, who is out of town, and evades an incoming car.

Miles goes out to the subway where he has been bitten, coming across a glitchy spider a fight between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin. He becomes involved in the battle and nearly faces death until he is saved by Spider-Man, who discovers he has the same powers as him. Spider-Man must first brawl the Goblin and Prowler while Wilson Fisk starts the Super-Collider. The Goblin merges Spider-Man in the Super-Collider's beam sending in select Spider-People into this universe. With the device exploded, Spider-Man gives Miles an override key to stop the collider. As Miles goes, he watches as Parker is killed by Fisk and he is seen by him. Prowler chases him down to murder him, but Miles manages to escape.

When New York mourns the death of Spider-Man, Miles buys himself a costume and attempts to leap over a building like in the comics, but fails miserably, breaking the key. He later visits Parker's grave when he is met by a different Spider-Man whom he stuns with a Venom Strike. He is chased by police officers and later brings this version to Aaron Davis' apartment, where he interrogates him. Parker takes Miles' key to go back home by himself, but unwillingly takes Miles with him, stopping by a Greek diner first. They infiltrate Alchemax Labs the next morning, trying to hack into Octavius' computer to build a new key. Octavius confronts Parker, who attacks him and Miles. The two escape and are saved by Gwen Stacy, the girl Miles ran into. They are brought to the Parker Residence where they meet May Parker protecting Peni Parker and SP//dr, Peter Parker Noir and Peter Porker. The Spider-People evaluate Miles' fighting skills, which he is bad at. When they talk about how he is not ready to get them home, Miles leaves saddened with his new cloaking ability.

Miles visits Davis' apartment to leave a letter on how he needs his help, and he meets the Prowler by surprise. Unable to detect Miles at first, he takes his hood off, revealing that he is Aaron. Shocked, Miles' escape is heard by Aaron, charging toward him. When a new key is created the following day, Miles storms into the Parker Residence to tell the Spider-Gang that his uncle works with Fisk. He however did not know he was followed, having a fight between Fisk's henchmen and the gang embark in the house. Upon the rooftop, attacked by the Prowler, Miles reveals his identity, leading for the Prowler to spare Miles' life and him being shot by Fisk. Enraged, Miles returns to his dorm room met by the gang, who tell him about their lost ones. Parker reveals he will bring everyone home, leaving Miles tied to the chair and telling him that he will not know when he is ready, that he needs to take a leap of faith to find out. Inspired by the empowering words of his father who came to meet him after Davis' death, Miles breaks free to dawn his own suit and take his leap of faith.

The Spider-Gang infiltrates Fisk Tower and battles Fisk's workers, accompanied by a focused Miles. Miles inserts the override key, reversing the quantum polarity and sending everyone back to their universe, interrupted by a raging Fisk. While Peter charges at Fisk, Miles convinces him to go home and fights Fisk himself. Seemingly defeated, Miles gets up and uses the shoulder touch on Fisk, electrifying him. He swings Fisk up o the override key's button that reverses the Super-Collider's effects on his universe.

In the aftermath, Morales becomes Brooklyn's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, finishing his essay and becoming friends with his roommate. Lying on his bed listening to music, Gwen calls him if he's got a minute.

Meanwhile, in Earth-928, Miguel O'Hara acquires a device for interdimensional travel in light of the Super-Collider Crisis, attempting to recruit the Spider-Man of Earth-67.

## Cast

* Shameik Moore as Miles Morales/Spider-Man
* Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man
* Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman
* John Mulaney as Peter Porker/Spider-Ham
* Kimiko Glenn as Peni Parker
* Nicolas Cage as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Noir
* Lily Tomlin as May Parker
* Liev Schreiber as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
* Mahershala Ali as Aaron Davis/Prowler
* Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis
* Lauren Vélez as Rio Morales
* Kathryn Hahn as Doctor Olivia "Liv" Octavius/Doctor Octopus
* Chris Pine as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
* Zoë Kravitz as Mary Jane Parker
* Lake Bell as Vanessa Fisk
* Krondon as Tombstone
* Joaquín Cosío as Maximus Gargan/Scorpion
* Jorma Taccone as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin / Peter Parker/Spider-Man '67 (post-credits scene)
* Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099 (post-credits scene)
* Greta Lee as LYLA (post-credits scene)

## Appearances

### Locations

* Multiverse
	+ United States of America
		- New York City, New York
			* Brooklyn Bridge
			* Brooklyn Visions Academy
			* Fisk Tower
			* Saint Patrick's Cathedral
			* Williamsburgh Savings Bank
			* Parker Residence
			* Times Square
			* Alchemax Labs
		- Nueva York

### Events

* Death of Spider-Man
* Infiltration into Alchemax Labs
* Attack on the Parker Residence
* Battle at the Super-Collider Room

### Items

* Web of Life and Destiny
* Spider-Man Suit
* Spider-Woman Suit
* Doctor Octopus' Tentacles
* Prowler Suit
* Web-Shooters
* Gizmo

### Vehicles

* SP//dr Suit Mark I
* Spider-Mobile
* Spider-Cycle
* Web-Jet (mentioned)
* Leopardon (drawing)

### Sentient Species

* Humans
* Pig-Spider Hybrids
* Symbiotes (mentioned)

### Creatures

* Pigeons
* Spiders
* Pigs

### Organizations

* Spider-Gang
* Police Department of New York City
* New York City Fire Department
* Alchemax
* National News Channel
* Mary Janes (poster)
* Enforcers (picture)
* Sinister Six (page)
* New York City Police Department (post-credits scene)
* National Socialist German Workers Party (page)

### Mentioned

* Ben Parker
* May Parker
* Peni Parker's Father
* Benjamin Parker
* Zombies
* Symbiotes
* Alchemax
* *Daily Beagle*
* Blackie Drago/Vulture (song)
* Eddie Brock/Venom (song)
* Billy Braddock (screen)
* Cindy Moon (screen)
* Dan Rock (screen)
* EZ Ekiel (screen)
* Jessica Drew (screen)
* Karn (screen)
* Monica Chang (screen)
* Brian Michael Bendis (screen)
* Sara Pichelli (screen)
* Rayshaun Lucas (screen)
* Jason Reynolds (screen)
* Steve Ditko (screen)
* Gloria Morales (screen)

## Production

The 2014 Sony Pictures hack unveiled emails sent between Amy Pascal and Doug Belgrad detailing the plan to "rejuvenate" the *Spider-Man* franchise through an animated comedy developed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. They were asked to adapt Dan Slott's *Spider-Verse* storyline with the character Miles Morales as the main protagonist.

At the 2015 CinemaCon, Tom Rothman announced this animated *Spider-Man* feature to release on July 20, 2018, produced by Lord, Pascal and Miller; Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach included. He further stated it would co-exist with live-action Spider-Man films while Sony Pictures said it would exist independently of the projects in the live-action Spider-Man universe.

In December 2015, the film was pushed back to December 21, 2018.

Lord's script was finished by June 2016, when Bob Persichetti was chosen to direct the film. Miller said the film would feel different from other Spider-Man films. It would rather "stand on its own as a unique film-going experience."

In January 2017, Sony confirmed the rumors of Morales being the main character while Peter Ramsey became the film's co-director.

In February 2017, Alex Hirsch became a story contributor and Christina Steinberg replaced Tolmach's role as a producer.

In April of that year, the film was pushed forward to December 14, 2018, the week before December 21st. Lord and Miller revealed the film's title: *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*, and said that multiple Spider-People would make their appearance. Rodney Rothman would also become a co-director. Shameik Moore was cast as Miles Morales with Leiv Schreiber as a to-be-announced antagonist. Mahershala Ali and Brian Tyree Henry were cast as Aaron Davis/Prowler and officer Jefferson Davis in May.

An adult Peter Parker would be Miles' mentor, as revealed by Lord and Miller on December 2017, being voiced by Jake Johnson (considered to be Tobey Maguire) as of April 2018. It was then that the Ultimate versions of the Green Goblin, Kingpin, and Prowler would appear.

In June 2018, Schreiber would be playing Kingpin, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman, Luna Lauren Vélez as Rio Morales, and Lily Tomlin as May Parker. In July, Nicolas Cage was playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man Noir, John Mulaney as Peter Porker/Spider-Ham and Kimiko Glenn as Peni Parker. Daniel Pemberton also became the film's composer.

It was revealed that in August 2018, writers brainstormed ideas for a post-credits scene, one being that Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's iterations of Peter Parker would appear, with Holland's character greeting Miles. The idea was scrapped for being likely to cause confusion.

Chris Pine would voice Miles' Parker and Oscar Isaac Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099 as reported on November 2018.

## Videos

### Trailers

SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Teaser TrailerSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Trailer (HD)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Trailer -2 (HD)
### TV Spots

SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Hero (In Theaters December 14)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Zip, Zap, Zop (In Theaters December 14)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Hero (In Theaters December 14)-2SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Gotta Go (In Theaters December 14)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Meter (Now Playing)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Wait (Now Playing)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Everyone Knows (Now Playing)
### Clips

SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Clip - Another, Another Dimension (In Theaters December 14)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Clip - Meet Spider-GwenSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Clip - "I Love You, Miles"
### Featurettes

SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Embracing ImperfectionSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Cast Q&A (In Theaters December 14)SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Sizzle Reel - Paris & London Comic ConSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Boys & Girls Club of AmericaSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Director Q&A with Ava DuVernay
### Misc.

SPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE – International Extended Sneak PeekSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Augmented Reality ExperienceSPIDER-MAN- INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Art Directors Guild Nominee

## References

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1. ↑ Sony, Marvel Discussed Spider-Man Movie Crossover
2. ↑ 'SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME' PRODUCER AMY PASCAL REVEALS MORE ABOUT THE HISTORIC FILM AND CONFIRMS TOM HOLLAND'S FUTURE AS SPIDER-MAN
3. ↑ ‘Spider-Man’ Animated Movie Coming in 2018
4. ↑ Sony Animation Dates The Emoji Movie, Delays Animated Spider-Man
5. ↑ Sony Unveils Plans for Animated ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Emojimovie: Express Yourself’
6. ↑ Spider-Man Animated Movie Writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller Promise a 'Unique Filmgoing Experience'
7. ↑ Sony's Animated 'Spider-Man' Movie To Star Miles Morales
8. ↑ 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Spins Its Web, Amazes at CinemaCon
9. ↑ Sony’s Animated ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Adds Alex Hirsch as Story Contributor (Exclusive)
10. ↑ Sony's Animated Spider-Man Movie Release Date Pushed Up
11. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ First Look Trailer Unveiled in Brazil
12. ↑ Animated Spider-Man Film Finds Its Miles Morales (Exclusive)
13. ↑ Mahershala Ali Joins The Voice Cast Of Lord And Miller's Animated 'Spider-Man' Movie
14. ↑ Here's How Peter Parker Factors into 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'
15. ↑ ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Directors Considered Casting Tobey Maguire As the Older Spider-Man
16. ↑ Into the Spider-Verse: Jake Johnson is Voicing Peter Parker
17. ↑ Into The Spider-Verse Includes Classic Spider-Man Villains
18. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse’ Casts Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali and Lily Tomlin
19. ↑ Into the Spider-Verse: Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham & Peni Parker Confirmed
20. ↑ Daniel Pemberton to Score ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
21. ↑ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse almost had Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield cameos
22. ↑ Tom Holland Met Miles Morales in Cut *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* Cameo
23. ↑ 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Features Chris Pine in a Surprising Cameo
24. ↑ 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Post-Credits Has an Oscar Isaac Cameo

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* *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* on Wikipedia
* *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* on Marvel Database