Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Release Date, Trailer, Cast

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After May 5th (Guardians of the Galaxy premiere), we can officially say Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the next Marvel film hitting theaters. With 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse experiencing rave reviews and success, the anticipated sequel is back after a disappointing Covid delay in which the film was originally supposed to premiere last year. As the saying goes “All good things are worth the wait,” and if Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is anything like its predecessor, then the wait shall indeed be worth it. Here’s everything you need to know about the film ahead of its June 2nd release.

When is the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse release date?

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Barring anything major, Across the Spider-Verse will hit theaters on June 2nd, 2023. The film will be distributed through Sony Pictures.

Who's in the cast?

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The Across the Spider-Verse cast is jam packed with easily recognizable names such as Hailee Steinfield starring as Ghost-Spider, and Shameik Moore as Miles Morales once again. Daniel Kaluuya will voice Spider-Punk Hobart “Hobbie” Brown who is one Gwen’s best friends, Jake Johnson will voice Peter Parker, and Issa Rae will take on a pregnant Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman amongst others.

What is Across the Spider-Verse about?

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Things pick up a year after Into the Spider-Verse, and things have changed. Gwen has since joined the Spider Society, and Miles joins after some prompting from Gwen. A new villain has made its way onto the scene threatening the multiverse, which in turn causes Miles to clash against the Spider Society. Now Miles has to battle against the villain and his fellow Society members in order to protect the things he loves most.

Who are the writers and directors?

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Phil Lord is back as a co-writer and producer, with Christopher Miller and David Callaham joining him. On the opposite end, there are three directors for Across the Spider-Verse: Kemp Powers, Joaquim Dos Santos, and Justin K. Thompson.

The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer

Where to Watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

Will there be a third Spider-Verse movie?

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Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is tentatively scheduled for March 29, 2024 which is actually less than a year away, so we won’t have to wait too long. There’s also going to be a Spider-Women spin-off that will see Steinfeld’s Gwen, Rae’s Spider-Woman, and Spider-themed hero Silk all together. Get your popcorn ready.