PremiumSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse - Sony delays final chapter with no release date in sight
Sony is taking its time to deliver the final chapter of the Spider-Man animated multiverse saga, requiring patience from eager fans.
Last Updated: 10.55 AM, Sep 10, 2024
The news that Sony has delayed Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse disappoints fans of the franchise. The Spider-Verse franchise has played a significant role in keeping Sony's relationship with the famous wallcrawler alive. The first two parts of the trilogy received critical praise for their breathtaking animation and innovative take on a multiverse story. Fans of the Spider-Man franchise have understandably been waiting impatiently for Beyond the Spider-Verse, but with the announcement of an indefinite delay, there is still no firm release date.
Critical acclaim and anticipation for the trilogy’s conclusion
The anticipation for the third Spider-Verse film is, needless to say, over the roof, but there are some valid points raised about the length of time fans must wait. Among the many honours bestowed upon Sony's Spider-Verse film series are two nominations for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. Such prominent praise for superhero films is a sign of their quality, even for animations—and, as another X user noted, quality takes time.
Particularly well-received by critics and fans is the animation, which manages to incorporate multiple styles into a single film. The meticulously crafted art style of each multiversal variant in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse reflects the universe from which it originates. The Spider-Society multiplied this by ten for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse by launching numerous new Spider-Man varieties from across the internet.
Producer Chris Miller clarifies there’s no generative AI in the film
Producer Chris Miller recently told fans that there is no generative AI in Beyond the Spider-Verse, adding weight to the rumour that the developers are dragging their feet.
As expected, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the summer of 2023 delayed numerous Hollywood movies. During these strikes, Sony announced the indefinite postponement of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, a move reminiscent of earlier Sony projects like Kraven the Hunter. However, a more firm release date for Sony's live-action offering suggests that the producers of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and Sony want to take their time to make sure the trilogy ends well.
Aiming for a strong conclusion to Miles Morales' story in the trilogy
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is the third installment of the Spider-Man animated series, headlined by Miles Morales. It follows directly on the heels of Across the Spider-Verse from 2023. While discovering his own way to become Spider-Man, Miles keeps on his interdimensional adventure to alter the destinies of the people he loves.