Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse script contains four instances of profanity

The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse script is now accessible for free online, and it is filled with unexpected profanity. Written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham, this sequel follows 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

The premiere of Across the Spider-Verse in June 2023 was met with both critical and commercial acclaim. Critics praised Lord, Miller, and Callaham’s screenplay, noting that it captured the spirit of the Marvel Comics source material. The full script has since surfaced online, surprising fans with its content.

Across the Spider-Verse script says “f**k” four times

This is due to the fact that the document (distributed by Deadline) contains four instances of the F-word. Yes, the script for the highly praised family-friendly film of 2023 repeatedly includes the word "f**k." However, the four expletives were not meant for an alternate cut of Across the Spider-Verse - they are actually part of the stage directions.

In the Spider-Verse screenplay, the first instance of strong language occurs about halfway through the movie, when Gwen Stacy (played by Hailee Steinfeld) is taken aback by Spider-Woman (portrayed by Issa Rae). The stage directions simply consist of a single "f**k," representing Gwen's surprise.

Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) makes a bold decision to follow Gwen through a multiversal portal, capturing his mindset in the action description "F**k it. He LEAPS."

The Spider-Verse script includes the third and fourth F-bombs in the second half, describing the Spider-Society’s HQ as enough to “MAKE YOUR F**KING HEAD SPIN” and stating that Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya) “f**ks off through a portal,” respectively.

Beyond the Spider-Verse storyboard teases supersized Spot

In addition to the profanity-peppered script of Across the Spider-Verse going public, storyboards from the superhero blockbuster have also been recently released. This includes one that is apparently intended for its sequel, Beyond the Spider-Verse.

The depicted storyboard shows a giant version of the villain the Spot from Across the Spider-Verse, played by Jason Schwartzman. There are reports that this version of the Spot will appear in Beyond the Spider-Verse when it is released in theaters. For more Spider-Verse content, visit Dexerto for full coverage. You can also learn more about Beyond the Spider-Verse here.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the Spider-Man franchise, I have mixed feelings about the inclusion of profanity in the script for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. On the one hand, I understand the desire to add a gritty edge to the film and to capture the spirit of the Marvel Comics source material. On the other hand, I am concerned that the use of profanity may alienate some viewers, particularly younger audiences.

Overall, I believe that the use of profanity in the script is unnecessary and does not add anything meaningful to the film. While I appreciate the filmmakers' desire to create a more realistic and mature Spider-Man story, I think that they could have achieved this without resorting to profanity. I am hopeful that the final cut of the film will be more family-friendly and accessible to a wider audience.