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Is it time to put Sony’s Spider-Man Universe out of its misery?
Sony still holds rights to the Marvel characters connected to Spider-Man in the comics, but there is little sign it can make entertaining use of them
December 2020
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Could 'Spider-Man 3' see our hero battle the Sinister Six?
November 2020
Spider-Man: Miles Morales review – substitute hero spins his own New York moment
This Spiderverse-inspired take on Spider-Man has a new hero and an appealing message reflecting America’s vibrant diversity
February 2019
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse wins best animation Oscar
Successful animated extension of the Spider-Man franchise, featuring multiple alternative superheroes, takes top honours at the 91st Academy Awards
December 2018
Box office analysis: UK
Aquaman sinks Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at UK box office
DC’s marine superhero tops the chart ahead of the animated Spidey caper but Mortal Engines runs out of steam at No 5
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse review – savvy and sublime
There’s lots to love in this animated reimagining of the webbed wonder, which introduces no less than five new Spideys
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proves Hollywood can't out-Marvel Marvel
Ever since the success of Iron Man, rivals have been trying to match the studio’s box office success, but should they try another tack?
November 2018
First look review
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse review – a dazzling animated caper
While on paper it might seem like a shameless cash grab, this latest take on the webslinger is a thrilling, witty and surprisingly necessary chapter in the franchise