The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show

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***The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show*** is an American comedy drama superhero parody television series created by Lennon Richardson, who also serves as the screenwriter and main star. Produced by YouTube Originals, the series follows Batman and Spider-Man as they go on adventures, fight villains, or just live their normal lives. Richardson stars alongside Gabriel Combs as every character in the series.

The series premiered on YouTube on July 27, 2019, to acclaim from audiences and fans, who praised its performances, humor, and creative ideas. The rest of the series ranges from acclaim to mixed reactions. The series' success led to the development of a film, which was released on January 5, 2022 and is set to receive a sequel.

## Overview

The series takes place in the fictional town of Pie City, following the adventures of Batman and Spider-Man, two superheroes who fight crime and sometimes each other. Unlike in the comics, Batman and Spider-Man's personalities are switched in the series. Batman is a silly, fun-loving superhero who fights crime with his friends. Spider-Man is a more serious, heroic superhero who also fights crime.

## Episodes

*Main article: List of The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show episodes*

## Cast and Characters

 Mr. Wigglesworth | Gabriel Combs

## Reception

### Series

 8 | 100% (309 views)

The first season received critical acclaim for its episode plots, humor, performances (particularly Richardson), casting, and crossing over of Marvel and DC characters. On a Like Vs. Dislike Scale, the season received an 100% score, based on 1,483 views, with a score of 10 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "Being the first television crossover between Marvel and DC characters, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* opens on a high note, delivering tons of laughs for audiences and fans of these characters to enjoy."

The second season, like the first, received critical acclaim for its episode plots, casting, humor, and performances, though some stated the season wasn't as "well paced" as the first. On the Like vs. Dislike Scale, the season received a 98% score, based on 908 views, with a score of 89.84 out of 100. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "Though the sprawling sophomore season at times suffers pacing issues, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* continues its winning streak of providing laughs for fans of all ages."

The third season, unlike the previous two, received a mixed response from fans, with praise for its casting, performances, and new characters, although some criticized its dark ending and humor. On the Like vs. Dislike Scale, the season received a 52% score, based on 777 views, with a score of 44.04 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "The third season of *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* suffers from a slightly darker departure from previous seasons, though the new characters and silly humor should be enough to satisfy fans of the series."

The fourth season received critical acclaim for its episode plots, casting, humor, performances, new characters, and references to classic films and movies, with many considering it an improvement over the previous season. On the Like vs. Dislike Score, the season received an 100% score, based on 986 views, with a score of 10 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "*The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* returns to its winning streak with a consistently hilarious fourth season that continues to shine on why we love these characters so much."

The fifth season received a mixed-to-positive reaction, with praise for its episode plots, casting, humor, performances, and new characters, though the perceived "filler" was criticized. On the Like vs. Dislike Score, the season received a 71% score, based on 500 views, with a score of 7.542 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "Although it may be a bit slow at times, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* continues to provide enough laughs to satisfy fans, even if the series may be experiencing a slight downfall in quality."

The sixth season received mixed-to-positive reactions for its episode plots, humor, performances, and new characters, though the perceived filler and Combs' performance received some criticism. Despite criticisms, it was considered a slight improvement over the fifth season. On the Like vs. Dislike Score, the season received a 77% score, based on 371 views, with a score of 7.76 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "Although the humor may be going a bit stale and the show continues to move slower than before, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show*'s wit and charm continue to carry the series above mediocrity."

The seventh season received positive reactions for its episode plots, humor, and performances, with it being widely considered an improvement over the previous season. On the Like vs. Dislike Score, the season received an 85% score, based on 464 views, with a score of 8.56 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "Returning with a fresh sense of humor and some better pacing, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* comes pretty close to its original glory with a consistently funny season that continues to remind us of why we fell in love with the series in the first place." The three-part season finale also received praise, with it being considered as the most ambitious episode in the series. The finale was praised for the introduction to alternate Batman and Spider-Man, world building, and humor, though the villain received criticism for being "too generic" and "out of nowhere".

The eighth season received critical acclaim, with fans lauding the creative ideas, new characters, performances, action sequences, humor, and editing, while receiving particular praise for its increase in stop-motion. It is widely considered the best season of the series. On the Like vs. Dislike Score, the season received an 100% score, based on 238 views, with a rare score of 10 out of 10. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "*The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Show* returns to its original glory with a hilarious eighth season that doubles on the stop-motion and humor that fans were hoping for."

### Films

 *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Movie 2* | TBA

The film received a generally positive response, with praise for the performances, humor, action sequences, editing, and emotional weight, though others criticized the story. On the Like vs. Dislike Scale, the film received a 78% score, based on 272 views, with a score of 77.95 out of 100. The YouTube Algorythm reads, "If you're looking for funny jokes, tons of action, and plenty of heart, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Movie* delivers." YouTube reviewer tellymustard gave the film a mixed review, saying "Thoroughly enjoyed the action sequences and editing. Did not care for the story though." Despite this, he also called the film the "best film of the year so far". On IMDb, the film currently holds a score of 7.8 out of 10, based on 25 reviews.

## Other media

### Films

In December 2019, it was announced that a film based on the series, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Movie* was in development, with Richardson and Combs set to reprise their roles from the series. Filming took place between December 2019 and January 2020, making it fastest film they ever created. The film was scheduled for a release date of March 2020. It was delayed and then thought to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

he film was brought back and the script was changed in November 2020, and re-filming is scheduled for May 2021. In February 2021, Combs confirmed that filming would begin and end in March, and that Spider-Man would return in the film. In April 2021, filming was rescheduled for May due to scripting issues and Combs and Richardson being unavailable for reshoots. On April 15, 2021, it was also confirmed that this would be the final stop-motion LEGO project with Combs starring in it. It was later revealed by Combs that the film would be released on July 27, 2021, celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the series. This version was later canceled, so that Richardson and Combs could focus moe on the series.

The third and final version of the film was announced by Combs in a teaser on August 14, 2021. The plot was completely changed, now set to follow Batman and Spider-Man going back in time, and is also scheduled to include Batman's parents, though it is unknown who will voice Martha Wayne. Filming lasted from August 2021 to September, and a trailer was released shortly after, confirming that this version would officially be released and not canceled.

On March 1, 2022, it was announced that a sequel to the film, *The LEGO Batman and Spider-Man Movie 2*, had entered development. Gabriel Combs, who starred in and directed the previous film, stated "It will not happen any time soon. It's gonna happen when the show ends, because we have a really good plan for it." On July 19, 2023, it was announced to have a release date of January 8, 2027.

## Notes

* The series is the first crossover between Marvel and DC media in terms of television and film, though the series is not considered canon to the official Marvel and DC universes, instead establishing its own standalone universe.