Nov. 2 (UPI) — Sony Pictures Animation tweeted Friday that a sequel to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” would be in theaters April 8, 2022.
The news came one day after the original film’s official Twitter account posted, “Our Spidey sense is tingling.”
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” opened in December 2018, becoming a holiday season smash and winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. The studio expressed interest in a sequel immediately, and rumors of spinoff films and TV series abounded. This is the first confirmed “Spider-Verse” project since.
“Into the Spider-Verse” focused on Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) who gains powers from a spider bite, but also witnesses Peter Parker (Chris Pine) die. A Peter Parker from another universe (Jake Johnson) helps teach Miles how to use his powers as they team up with other universes’ heroes — Spider-Man Noir (Nicolas Cage), Spider-Ham (John Mulaney), Peni Parker (Kimiko Glenn) and Spider Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld).
The premise of alternate universes gives the animated series many avenues to explore. The other Spider-heroes returned to their own universes so the sequel could follow them there, or introduce even more alternate universes.
Sony is also developing another live-action “Spider-Man” starring Tom Holland. Earlier this year the studio’s deal with Marvel to share Spider-Man with the Disney-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe almost ended, but they were able to work out a deal to keep live-action Spider-Man in both worlds. Sony also produces the “Spider-Man” spinoff film “Venom.” Andy Serkis is directing “Venom 2” with Tom Hardy reprising his role.
