Release: 2018-12-06
Runtime: 1h 57m (117 minutes)
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
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Genres: Adventure, Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac, more
Nicolas Cage
as Spider-Man Noir (voice)
Hailee Steinfeld
as Gwen Stacy (voice)
Oscar Isaac
as Interesting Person #1 (voice)
Kathryn Hahn
as Doc Ock (voice)
Chris Pine
as Peter Parker (voice)
Liev Schreiber
as Wilson Fisk (voice)
Mahershala Ali
as Uncle Aaron (voice)
Stan Lee
as Stan (voice)
Luna Lauren Velez
as Rio Morales (voice)
Zoë Kravitz
as Mary Jane (voice)
Lake Bell
as Vanessa Fisk (voice)
Shameik Moore
as Miles Morales (voice)
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
More than one wears the mask.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a groundbreaking animated film that premiered on December 1, 2018, and hit theaters in the United States on December 14, 2018. This vibrant movie features the character Miles Morales, who embodies the essence of Spider-Man. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, the film is based on the popular Marvel Comics series.
The screenplay, written by Phil Lord and Rothman, introduces audiences to a new Spider-Man, Miles Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore. The film also features an impressive voice cast that includes Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Lily Tomlin, and Nicolas Cage, among others. The movie tells the story of Miles as he steps into the role of Spider-Man, joining forces with other Spider-People from different dimensions to save New York City from the villain Kingpin.
Before the film's release, plans for an animated Spider-Man movie were announced in April 2015, with production requiring a large crew of animators to achieve its unique style. The movie blends computer animation with hand-drawn comic techniques, resulting in a visually stunning experience. This effort was inspired by the work of Miles Morales’ co-creator, Sara Pichelli.
The film saw considerable success at the box office, grossing approximately $394 million worldwide against a budget of $90 million. Critics praised it for its innovative animation and storytelling, and it won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards, making it the first non-Disney/Pixar film to win this award since Rango (2011).
Following the success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a sequel titled Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was released in 2023, achieving similar acclaim and box office success. A third film, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is currently in production, along with a spin-off focusing on female Spider-related characters.
The story revolves around Miles Morales, a teenager navigating his life in New York City while struggling to meet his father’s expectations. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Miles gains superpowers similar to those of Spider-Man. Following a tragic event where the original Spider-Man is killed by Kingpin, Miles decides to step up as the new Spider-Man, despite feeling unprepared.
With the help of seasoned Spider-Man Peter B. Parker, another version of Spider-Man from a different universe, and other Spider-People including Gwen Stacy, they plan to stop Kingpin from using a collider that threatens the very fabric of their realities. As they face various challenges, Miles learns to harness his abilities and embraces his new role as a hero.
The film was produced by a team that included Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, and Phil Lord. The animation, handled by Sony Pictures Imageworks, aimed to create a comic book feel, featuring techniques that mimic hand-drawn art. This innovative approach to animation has been widely appreciated and is considered a significant advancement in the field.
Overall, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is not just an entertaining superhero film; it has set a new standard for animated movies, with its unique style and powerful storytelling resonating with audiences around the world.
