The entertainment world has been good to Spider-Man these past few years, with standout success in both the film and video game mediums.Tom Holland’s portrayal of the iconic Marvel superherohas been met with positive reception by fans and critics, with his films being regarded as some of the best in the MCU by many. Meanwhile, Insomniac and Sony have thrilled gamers and comic fans with both 2018’sMarvel’sSpider-Manand 2020’sMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, released exclusively for PlayStation platform.
With production in full swing on a third HollandSpider-Manfeature expected for release sometime in late 2021, hype and attention for all things Marvel continues to be supported by the web swinging superhero going forward. Taking this continued anticipation for theSpider-Manbrand in mind, all of these positive vibes can also assist with both the development and marketing for the inevitable full PlayStation 5 sequel toMarvel’s Spider-Man.
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Immersed in the Spider-Verse
After the stunning 2018 animated filmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand persistent rumors that bothTobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are returningto reprise their takes on the web-head for the third MCU Spidey flick, all eyes are locked for anything that combines the wall crawler with the theme of alternate dimensions. The concept of so many different interpretations and generations of Spider-Men banding together is something audiences seems to be drawn towards, and the evidence is mounting that this is what Marvel does indeed have in store for its next Spider-Man adventure.
Considering thatMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesjust launched mere months ago alongside the PlayStation 5, as well as Insomniac being busy developingRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartfor the PS5, it should be expected that the follow up toMarvel’s Spider-Manis still some time away. As mentioned earlier, however, the next Spider-Man film is targeting a late 2021 release, which reasonably places it well before the next game, and gives the developer a chance to utilize the film’s buzz and goodwill to help promote the PS5 sequel.
Interconnected Webs
Not only would Spider-Man being consistently present in popular media only further preserve interest in the series, but it also provides new and creative opportunities for crossover material within the PS5 game itself. Similar to how the 2018 original and even withMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales,Insomniac Games included several costumesfor players to utilize during the experience. Many of these were callbacks to the vast comic book history of the character, but fans of the many films were treated as well with the classic Raimi suit and Peter B. Parker outfit fromSpider-Man:Into the Spider-Versebeing made available.
Bringing this passion that Insomniac has for the larger universe into perspective, it is highly probable that new suits which may be showcased in the untitledFar From Homesequel will also be implemented into thePS5 Spider-Mansequel. It is also fair to assume that because both PlayStation and film studio working on theFar From Homesequel are all under the Sony branch, there can be overlap and discussion in terms of what ideas and progress is being tossed around, such as thepossible Spider-Man villains that can appear.
There is also the prospect that specific characters are being chosen, so that audiences can build a familiarity and attachment to them in between releases. This way, if the rumoredDaredevil cameo for the thirdSpider-Manfilmis true, the hero being so fresh in the minds of viewers would make a surprise appearance in the PS5 sequel all the more exciting. Marvel’sSpider-Manalready laid the groundwork for a great follow-up as it is, and with the multiverse being a prime focus for storytelling in this franchise going forward, only time will tell how else Insomniac will take advantage of these opportunities.
Marvel’sSpider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesare available now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. A sequel has yet to be officially announced.
