Those who come before set the precedents and milestones for those who come after. Surpassing the impressive feats of the past can be a millstone about one’s neck, but forSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, that was not the case. The sequel continued along the impressive trail set by its Oscar-winning predecessor,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseandswung to new heights at the box office, establishing itself as a force in its own right. Now the movie will be coming to digital 4k UHD, DVD, and Blu-ray so that fans can enjoy more time with their favorite neighborhood Spider-heroes. Fans of the franchise can revisit the multiverse on August 8 with its digital release, while the physical release arrives on September 5.
While its predecessor explored Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) coming to terms with his powers,Across the Spiderversesees Morales embark on a multiverse-hopping adventure with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld),as they run into Spider-Peoplefrom different universes along the way, including the grumpiest of them all, Miguel O’Hara. Though Miles Morales is initially excited to meet the waves of Spider-People charged with protecting reality as we know it, he suddenly finds himself pitted against them as he “must redefine what it means to be a hero.”
The upcoming release will include over 90 minutes of bonus content including deleted scenes, “Obscure Spiders and Easter Eggs,” lyric videos, filmmaker commentary, and featurettes such as “Across the Comics-Verse,” “Scratches, Score and The Music of the Multiverse,” “Across the Worlds: Designing New Dimensions,” and more.
As previously mentioned,Across the Spiderversewas a brilliant revelation at the box office. Having been expected to open at $80 million, the movie earned an impressive $120 million. This was the backbone for what would continue tobe a brilliant run surpassing most expectations. With a certified fresh score of 95% rating onRotten Tomatoes, the movie seems to have all the ingredients required to become an award-winner like its predecessor withCollider’s ownRoss Bonaimesaying“one of the best animated films in years” and adding that it is in the running for the title of “best superhero film ever.”
The Spiderverse Dream Team
Across the Spider-Verseis directed byJoaquim Dos Santos,Kemp Powers, andJustin K. Thompson, and co-written and co-produced byPhil LordandChristopher Miller. The production of the film and the star-studded voice cast it boasts are a number the reasons whyAcross the Spiderversehas gone on to be a major winner. The movie’s voice cast also features the voices of stars likeBrian Tyree Henry,Luna Lauren Vélez,Jake Johnson,Jason Schwartzman,Issa Rae,Karan Soni,Daniel KaluuyaandOscar Isaac.
Across the Spiderversearrives on digital on August 8 and on 4K and Blu-ray on September 5. you’re able to watch our interview with Moore and Steinfeld below:
