Short Summary
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continues Miles Morales’ multiversal adventure as he teams up with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face a mysterious villain, the Spot. The film explores themes of identity, responsibility, and destiny while pushing the boundaries of animation with its revolutionary visual style. The story ends on a cliffhanger, setting up Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Cast
- Shameik Moore as Miles Morales / Spider-Man
- Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy / Spider-Gwen
- Oscar Isaac as Miguel O’Hara / Spider-Man 2099
- Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker
- Jason Schwartzman as The Spot
- Issa Rae as Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman
Ratings
- IMDb: 8.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 95% (Critics), 94% (Audience)
- Metacritic: 86/100
Release Date
June 2, 2023 (United States)
Should I Watch This?
Absolutely. Across the Spider-Verse surpasses its predecessor with breathtaking animation, emotional depth, and a compelling multiverse narrative. While the cliffhanger ending may frustrate some, the film’s creativity and character development make it essential viewing for superhero fans. Note: Watch Into the Spider-Verse (2018) first for full context.
