Highlights
- Marvel may be developing a new female-led Spider-Man movie centered around Spider-Gwen, following the success of Spider-Verse movies.
- A rumor suggests Sony is working on a live-action Spider-Gwen film, but skepticism lingers after Madame Web movie's disappointing reception.
- Despite calls for Miles Morales to take the spotlight, a standalone project focusing on a Spider-Verse character could be a future triumph for Sony.
The box office triumph of both 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and 2023's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was yet another win for Marvel. Now, the studio appears to be eyeing another potentially significant project, this time focusing on Spider-Gwen.
The success of the animated Spider-Verse movies inevitably points towards the eventual exploration of its characters in live-action. Now, it seems this speculation might be coming to fruition. A new rumor suggests that Marvel could be in the early stages of developing another female-led movie within the Spider-Man franchise, this time centered around a character from the Spider-Verse.
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A new project is reportedly in the works at Sony, according to a rumor from MyTimeToShineH shared on Twitter by @port4lnerd. The project is said to be in the early stages of development and will feature a female lead in the Spider-Man franchise, specifically focusing on the popular character Spider-Gwen. While no additional details are currently known, it is important to treat this rumor with caution until more information is confirmed.
The anticipation surrounding the potential adaptation of Spider-Gwen for the big screen is exciting, fueled by the character's popularity within the Spider-Verse. However, amidst the excitement, there is skepticism. This is mostly fueled by the reception of the Madame Web movie, once thought to be a game-changer for the franchise. Initially, Madame Web was set to be a transformative project, signaling the start of a new era where characters from the Spider-Man universe would finally get their own spotlight. Yet, when the movie hit theaters, it failed to perform as expected. Therefore, its performance not only disappointed fans but also cast a shadow of doubt over the feasibility of future projects focusing on female characters within the Spider-Man canon. Despite the initial excitement and promise, many now view the Madame Web movie's misstep as a setback for any potential Spider-Women project.
Many fans argue that a live-action project focusing on Miles Morales should be a bigger priority. However, there has so far been no indication that there are any plans to introduce the popular character into live-action. Therefore, Sony may opt to explore another character from its expansive franchise. On a different note, the box-office success of both animated Spider-Verse movies suggests that a standalone project for one of its characters could be another triumph for Sony.
Both Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are now available on Netflix and HBO Max.
Source: MyTimeToShineH (via @port4lnerd) | Twitter
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is one of the biggest names in entertainment today. The superhero first appeared in the Marvel comic Amazing Fantasy #15 before becoming a leading figure in the Marvel comic-book universe.
Spider-Man has also featured in numerous films and a plethora of video games, most notably Insomniac Games' Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
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