In 2018 Spider-Man: A New Universe It exceeded all expectations by offering us a visual spectacle using techniques rarely found in Hollywood’s great animated films. Coupled with one of the best stories Marvel’s favorite hero has ever brought to screens, the film won over audiences, critics and the industry alike, even winning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Now, an ambitious sequel promises to up the ante even further. Did they succeed? Well, we already have initial reactions from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) to give us an idea.
Miles Morales returns for another epic adventure that will take him through the multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of “Spidermen” to battle a villain more powerful than anything they have ever seen . Of course, this part is only the first part of a story that will reach its climax Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse in 2024.
On a technical level: producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller say this sequel brings together the “largest production team in animation history.” More than a thousand people participated to show 240 characters on screen and create six different universes with a unique style.
Ready to return to the Spider-Verse? Here are the first reactions Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse:
Brian Davids from The Hollywood Reporter:
#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is another overwhelming victory for the universe produced by Lord Miller. Hailee Steinfeld shines as Gwen Stacy and her scenes with Shea Whigham’s Captain Stacy are really something special. It’s darker and sadder than I expected, but necessary. pic.twitter.com/BekW4nVAyv
—Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) May 25, 2023
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is another resounding victory for the universe, spawned by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Hailee Steinfeld really stands out as Gwen Stacy, and her scenes with Shea Whigham’s Captain Stacy are truly special. It’s darker and sadder than I expected, but necessary.”
Drew Taylor from The wrap:
#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is a stunning achievement. Yes, it’s visually stunning, with expansive, expressive new areas (Gwen’s world is my favorite). But the film’s real superpower is its emotional depth and beautiful, melancholic tone. I love this movie so much 🕷️ pic.twitter.com/ofHvWCrNqy
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) May 25, 2023
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse It’s an impressive achievement. Yes, it’s visually stunning, with sprawling and expressive new areas (Gwen’s world is my favorite). But the film’s real superpower is its emotional depth and beautiful melancholic tone. I love this movie so much.
Sean O’Connell from CinemaBlend:
OK. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse lives a step above Masterpiece. It’s a real work of art. Every frame deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and references to the Spidey story are perfect. It’s OUTSTANDING. The best #SpiderMan Movie. Might be my favorite movie ever. Appreciate it. pic.twitter.com/mQxSnfKF0N
—Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) May 25, 2023
“OK. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live a step above the masterpiece. It’s a real work of art. Every painting deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and references to the Spidey story are perfect. It’s excellent. the best movie of Spiderman. It might be my favorite movie of all time. Appreciate it.”
Brandon Davis from comicbook.com:
on the #SpiderVerse is just an amazing achievement. It’s breathtaking, but in the end it’s also a largely unfinished story.
Visually, it’s an impressive achievement. It’s all one #SpiderMan Fans can wish and much more.
So good, you can hardly believe it exists. pic.twitter.com/HLtQwQw8LB
–BD (@BrandonDavisBD) May 25, 2023
“Through the spider verse It’s just an incredible achievement. It’s impressive, but also an unfinished story in the end. Visually, it’s an impressive achievement. It’s everything a Spider-Man fan could want and more. So good you can hardly believe it exists.
Eric Davis from fandango:
hands down, #AcrossTheSpiderVerse is a real deal. Visually unlike anything you’ll see in cinemas this year – it feels very much like BACK TO THE FUTURE II of the series. A middle chapter that’s weird, funky, and shocking, but also the ultimate #SpiderMan Experience. It rocks! pic.twitter.com/TNvoIF6Wio
—Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 25, 2023
“Definitive, Through the spider verse is what it promises. Visually unlike anything you’ll see in cinemas this year. It feels very similar back to the future 2 of the series. A middle chapter that’s weird, modern, and shocking, but also the ultimate Spider-Man experience. Go on!”
Eric Goldman from fanbase:
I’m very happy to say that #SpiderMan #AcrosstheSpiderVerse is fantastic! Expertly juggles deeply heartfelt character beats with zany multiverse content that’s just so packed with so many adorable Easter Eggs. I loved how Gwen’s story is expanded. I can’t wait for the third one. pic.twitter.com/bUu75wOgPf
—Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) May 25, 2023
“I am very happy to say that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is fantastic! It expertly juggles deeply emotional character beats with zany multiverse content filled with deliciousness easter eggs I liked how Gwen’s story expands. I can’t wait for the third one.
Kevin Polowy from Yahoo! Entertainment:
It’s frankly absurd how good the Spider-Verse movies are. #AcrosstheSpiderVerse is just as great if not better than Into the Spider-Verse. I really don’t know how.
Each frame is like a work of art.
—Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) May 25, 2023
“Honestly, it’s absurd how good the Spider-Verse movies are. Through the spider verse is just as cool, if not better than a new universe. I really don’t know how they do it. Each frame is like a work of art.”
Joe Deckelmeier from ScreenRant:
The hype is real! Every frame of #SpiderMan #AcrossTheSpiderVerse is beautiful. I didn’t want to blink because I didn’t want to miss anything. You can watch this movie over and over again and discover something new that you enjoy. There are some surprises in this film that I really didn’t expect. pic.twitter.com/8UpTCXzyCM
—Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) May 25, 2023
“The hype is real! Any frame of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse it is wonderful. I didn’t want to blink because I didn’t want to miss anything. You can watch this movie over and over again and discover something new to enjoy. There are some surprises in this film that I really didn’t expect.
Coy Jandreau of nerdist:
#AcrossTheSpiderVerse is why I love comics
It has an enormous impact
It can only really be told in this medium
It’s drama and comedy, action and spectacle with the biggest heart I can imagine in two hours
Call me hyperbolic, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/4VylKOlpzd
— Coy Jandreau (@CoyJandreau) May 25, 2023
“Through the spider verse That’s why I love comics. It’s really shocking. Only in this medium can one really count. Drama, comedy, action and spectacle with the biggest heart imaginable packed into two hours. Call me hyperbolic, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen.
Steven Weintraub of colliders:
absolutely loved #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse. I wanted to pause about a hundred times to study the incredible artistry on display here. I highly recommend this film and look forward to seeing it again. The next time @IMAX! pic.twitter.com/R4dQFQwSpH
—Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 25, 2023
“absolutely loved Spiderman: Through the spider verse. I wanted to stop it a hundred times to study the amazing art that was on display. I highly recommend this film and look forward to seeing it again. Next time at IMAX!”
Andrew J Salazar, of DiscussMovie:
#AcrossTheSpiderVerse is another milestone for animation. Yes, it’s beautiful and visually stunning, but this sequel tops the first because it always puts Miles AND his family front and center.
Spider-Gwen is also rightfully stepping into the spotlight as she co-owns the film. pic.twitter.com/maYL97vAeg
— Andrew J Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 25, 2023
“Through the spider verse is another milestone for animation. Yes, it’s beautiful and visually stunning, but this sequel surpasses the first because it always puts Miles and his family front and center. Spider-Gwen is also rightly stepping into the limelight as a co-star in the film.”
How excited are you after reading the first reactions from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse? The movie is next June 1st in cinemas in Mexico.
