Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

## *Spider-Verse* saga

"
Anyone can wear the mask. But how you wear it, that's what matters.
"

—Miles Morales

***Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse*** is a 2023 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. A sequel to *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*, It is the second film and third installment in the *Spider-Verse* saga. The film released on June 2, 2023 in the United States.

The film is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson and stars Shameik Moore as Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman, Issa Rae as Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman, Daniel Kaluuya as Hobie Brown/Spider-Punk, Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099 and Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ohnn/Spot.

A sequel, *Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse*, will release on April 18, 2025. An all-female spin-off will release in the future.

## Synopsis

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning *Spider-Verse* saga, *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse*.

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

## Plot

Gwen Stacy, while missing Miles Morales, battles a strange villain from another universe at the Guggenheim Museum with aid of Miguel O'Hara of Earth-928 and Jessica Drew of Earth-404. After being forced to reveal her face to her father, who sought revenge on the Spider-Woman, Stacy joins the Spider-Society.

Earth-1610. Sixteen months after the Battle at the Super-Collider Room. Morales fights a rather goofy bad guy known as "the Spot", infused with portals after aforementioned incident. Fending him off, Morales now focuses on bringing a cake to a block party orchestrated by his parents, instead entering an heavy argument with them leading to his house arrest. It is then where he is met by a portal with Gwen inside, who catches up with Miles. Gwen's true objective is to help the society keep an eye on the Spot. A little device records Spot's doings, revealing his plan to grow more powerful to prove to Miles his significance, instead becoming a great multiversal threat. She enters a portal to Earth-50101, Spot's current location, and Miles follows her.

In this universe, Hobie Brown and Pavitr Prabhakar, including Miles, aid Gwen in trying to stop the Spot, yet he acquires the power he searched for. His power boost causes the city of Mumbattan to crumble, leading the Spider-People to rescue multiple civilians, including Prabhakar's girlfriend Gayatri and her father inspector Singh. But in saving Singh, a Canon Event was disrupted, causing the Spider-Society to try and maintain the universe of its deletion. The group brings the Spider-People to its headquarters in Earth-928, Nueva York, a hub for all Spider-People who are members of this elite team. Miles meets O'Hara, a guilt-ridden Spider-Man of the future explaining the concept of Canon Events to Miles, who he attempts to imprison because of him disrupting one in Earth-50101. Miles, angered by the fact that a captain must die for every Spider-Person, including his own father, according to O'Hara, breaks free, attempting to return back home from this universe as the other Spider-People follow him.

Escaping from the headquarters, Gwen is sent back to her home for aiding Miles and doubting O'Hara's ways. She however uses Brown's own Dimensional Travel Watch to enter Earth-1610. Meanwhile, Miles runs toward his home in the rain, confronting his mother and telling her his identity, though she only knows Spider-Man as a comic book character. Now realizing this is another universe, Miles is kidnapped by a different uncle Aaron and Miles Morales, the Prowler. While O'Hara, Drew and Ben Reilly search Earth-1610 for signs of Miles, Gwen, after talking about going to find Miles to his parents, assembles a new Spider-Gang in Earth-616 as Spot begins his attack on Earth-1610.

## Cast

* Shameik Moore as Miles Morales/Spider-Man
* Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man
* Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman
* Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099
* Issa Rae as Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman
* Daniel Kaluuya as Hobie Brown/Spider-Punk
* Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar/Spider-Man India
* Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ohnn/Spot
* Andy Samberg as Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider
* Lauren Vélez as Rio Morales / Rio Morales
* Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Morales
* Shea Wigham as George Stacy
* Jorma Taccone as Adriano Toomino/Vulture / Peter Parker/Spider-Man '67
* Jharrel Jerome as Miles G. Morales/Prowler
* Mahershala Ali as Aaron Davis
* Amandla Stenberg as Margo Kess/Spider-Byte
* Kimiko Glenn as Peni Parker
* Taran Killam as Patrick O'Hara/Web-Slinger / Cyborg Spider-Woman
* Josh Keaton as Peter Parker/Spectacular Spider-Man
* Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker/Insomniac Spider-Man
* Mike Rianda as Ezekiel Sims/Spider-Therapist
* Sofia Barclay as Malala Windsor/Spider-UK
* Danielle Perez as Charlotte Webber/Sun-Spider
* Donald Glover as Aaron Davis/MCU Prowler
* John Mulaney as Peter Porker/Spider-Ham (archive voice recording)

## Appearances

### Locations

* Multiverse
	+ Earth-42
		- United States of America
			* New York City, New York
				+ Morales Residence
				+ Aaron Davis' Apartment
	+ Earth-65
		- United States of America
			* New York City, New York
				+ Guggenheim Museum
	+ Earth-138
		- London, United Kingdom (flashback)
	+ Earth-616
		- United States of America
			* New York City, New York
	+ Earth-688
		- United States of America
			* San Francisco, California
	+ Earth-928
		- United States of America
			* Nueva York
				+ Babylon Towers
	+ Earth-1610
		- United States of America
			* New York City, New York
				+ Morales Residence
				+ Brooklyn Visions Academy
				+ Williamsburgh Savings Bank
			* Princeton, New Jersey (mentioned)
				+ Princeton University (mentioned)
			* Florida (mentioned)
		- Puerto Rico (mentioned)
		- Dominican Republic (mentioned)
	+ Earth-13122
		- United States of America
			* New York City, New York
				+ *Daily Bugle* Building
	+ Earth-22191
		- United States of America
			* Kess Residence
	+ Earth-50101
		- Mumbattan
			* Alchemax Building
			* Brooklyn Bridge
	+ Earth-199999 (mentioned)
	+ Spotted Dimension

### Events

* Battle at the Guggenheim Museum
* Robbery of Lenny's Bodega
* Skirmish in Mumbattan
* Chase of Miles Morales
* Attack on Earth-1610

### Items

* Web of Life and Destiny
* Spider-Man Suit
* Spider-Woman Suit
* Go Home Machine
* SP//dr
* Dimensional Travel Watch
* Web-Shooters
* Doctors Octopus' Tentacles
* *Jeopardy!*
* Super-Collider (mentioned)
* *Marvel's Spider-Man 2* (footage)

### Vehicles

* Jessica Drew's Motorcycle
* Peter Parkedcar/Spider-Mobile
* SP//dr Suit Mark II
* Big Wheel

### Sentient Species

* Humans
* Pig-Spider Hybrids
* Tslin

### Creatures

* Monkeys
* Dinosaurs
* Cats
* Rhinoceros
* Grizzly Bear
* Symbiotes (hologram)

### Organizations

* Spider-Society
* New Spider-Gang
* Alchemax
* *Daily Bugle*
* Sinister Six (mentioned)
* Spider-Gang (grafitti; depiction)

### Mentioned

* Def Leppard
* Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
* Peter Parker/MCU Spider-Man
* Stephen Strange/MCU Doctor Strange
* Mayor Silvio Manfredi
* Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus
* Adrian Toomes/Vulture
* Mac Gargan/Scorpion
* Aleksei Sytsevich/Rhino
* Flint Marko/Sandman
* Max Dillon/Electro
* Herman Schultz/Shocker
* Joseph/Hammerhead
* Gog

## Production

As of late November 2018, Sony Pictures Animation began production on a sequel, considering the first film's "incredible buzz". Joaquim Dos Santos and David Callaham were tapped as directors and writers. Amy Pascal, returning producer, stated that the film would focus on Miles Morales' and Gwen Stacy's bond and serve as a "launching pad" toward an all-female spin-off.

In December 2018, Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld were set to reprise their respective roles. Issa Rae was cast as Jessica Drew in June 2021. Jake Johnson would reprise the role of Peter B. Parker, and Oscar Isaac would reprise Miguel O'Hara.

Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed the project's release a year later, setting a date of April 8, 2022. Lord and Miller would return as producers. The release date would be delayed to October 7, 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daniel Pemberton would return as the film's composer.

On February 25, 2021, Peter Ramsey was added as an executive producer after co-directing the first film. That April, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson were announced as co-directors. In December 2021, Lord and Miller revealed the sequel would be split in two: *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)* and *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part Two)*. Though the film's would be renamed as *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* and *Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse* as of April 2022. The films were pushed back to June 2, 2023 and March 29, 2024 respectively.

In April 2022, Brian Tyree Henry and Luna Lauren Vélez were going to return as Jefferson Davis and Rio Morales. In June of that year, Jonathan Ohnn/Spot, voiced by Jason Schwartzman, was confirmed to appear as the film's main antagonist. Shea Whigham and Jorma Taccone were also revealed to be voicing George Stacy and the Vulture, respectively.

On December 13, 2022, Metro Boomin was confirmed to create music for the film.

In January 2023, Nicolas Cage stated that Sony Pictures has not contacted him to return as Spider-Man Noir.

## Videos

### Trailers

SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (PART ONE) - Official First Look - Sony AnimationSPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Trailer (HD)The Spider-Verse will never be the same. New trailer arrives April 4. 🕷 - -SpiderVerseSPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Trailer -2 (HD)Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - "Hummingbird" by Metro Boomin x James Blake - TeaserSpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Fan Art Trailer RecreationSpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - "Mona Lisa" by Dominic Fike - TeaserSpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - "Ansiedades" by Mora - Teaser

### TV Spots

SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - New Guy (In Theaters June 2)SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – Stronger (In Theaters June 2)SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - Spider-Stan ft. Stan Verrett (ESPN)SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - Spider-Center ft. Ashley Brewer & George Kittle (ESPN)SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – True Spider-Man Fans ft. Stan Verrett & George Kittle (ESPN)SPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – Live Your Truth
### Clips

Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Official Clip - "Missing Class"Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Official Clip - "Gwen and Miles"Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Official Clip - "Stop Spider-Man"Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Official Clip - "Hangin' With Gwen"Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - First 10 Minutes - Sony AnimationSpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Official Clip - Jeff and Rio As Parents
### Featurettes

Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Behind the Scenes - Issa Rae as Jessica DrewSPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - Voice Cast Dubs TrailerSPIDER-MAN- ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – Special Features Preview
### Misc.

Spider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse’s YouTube AfterpartySpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - "Calling" by Metro Boomin x Nav x A Boogie with Swae LeeSpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - "Annihilate" by Metro Boomin x Swae Lee x Lil Wayne x OffsetSpider-Man- Across the Spider-Verse - Explained in 60 Seconds - Sony Animation
## Music

* *Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)*
* *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Original Score)*

## References

The Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Wiki has a collection of images and media related to **Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse**.

1. ↑ Sony Developing ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel and Spinoff
2. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel and All-Female Spinoff in the Works From Sony (Exclusive)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sony Finally Untangles Its Spider Web
4. ↑ Jake Johnson Confirms Peter B Parker’s Return In Into The Spider-Verse Sequel
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Miles Morales is back in first look at *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)*
6. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Sequel Gets Release Date
7. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Sequel Pushes ‘Doctor Strange 2’ To 2022 As Disney & Sony Team On Release Date Changes
8. ↑ Daniel Pemberton to Return for 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Sequel
9. ↑ Christopher Miller on Twitter - February 25, 2021
10. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel Snares New Directing Trio (EXCLUSIVE)
11. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Fresh Footage Shown At CinemaCon, Part 2’s Title Revealed
12. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Heads To Summer 2023; Sony Dates ‘Madame Web’, ‘Equalizer 3’ Among Other Release Changes
13. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Bumped to 2023, ‘The Equalizer 3’ Announced in Sony Release Date Shake-Up
14. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Teases Over 200 New Characters, Presents Never-Before-Seen Footage
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Casting for The Vulture, Captain Stacy Revealed
16. ↑ ‘Spider-Verse’: Enigmatic New Villain The Spot Unveiled With First Look Image at Annecy
17. ↑ Metro Boomin Is Working on New Music for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
18. ↑ Nicolas Cage Not Returning For Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

## External links

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