The highly anticipated sequel to the Award-winning “Spider-man: Into The Spiderverse” swings into theaters this weekend. The story picks up about a year after the 2018 film, and we find Miles struggling to balance being the friendly neighborhood Spider-man and his home life.
On top of continuing with Miles’ story, we finally get a closer look at Gwen Stacy’s story and origin. No spoilers, but the first 5 minutes of the movie will leave you with tears in your eyes and all this before the movie title card appears. The story spans over 2 hours and 16 minutes (with one mid-credit scene), and it’s just enough time to highlight not only Miles and Gwen Stacy’s story but new characters like Spider-man 2099 aka Miguel O’Hara, Spider-Punk, Jessica Drew, Spider-man India, and more.
What Is “Spider-man: Across The Spiderverse” About?
The official synopsis for the movie is:
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. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Easter Eggs Galore
From the movie title and trailers alone, you can expect to see cameos and easter eggs aplenty as Miles venture into the Spider HQ for the first time. The space is filled with Spider-people from all different iterations. Aside from characters like Spider-man 2099, Jessica Drew, Spider-Punk, and Spider-man India, you can spot other spideys like Bombastic Bag man, Ben Reilly, May Day, and more.
Final Thoughts
“Spider-man: Across the Spiderverse” is a fantastic follow-up to the 2018 film. It expands the spider verse but doesn’t lose its grip on the core story despite the multiple storylines. It’s amazing to see Miles interact with so many characters. The striking animation and voice performances from the cast will leave you wanting more. Watch our full non-spoiler review below:
