The Mind-Blowing Twist at the End of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

The highly anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse lived up to its predecessor's praise and then some, exceeding expectations with its impressive 2-hour and 16-minute runtime and a multitude of cameos spanning the Spider-Verse. The film boasts a stunning array of animation styles, ranging from the classic Spider-Verse style for Miles to the abstract and ever-changing style of Spider-Punk. It's clear that the team behind Across the Spider-Verse poured their hearts and souls into creating a truly exceptional animated movie that shines from start to finish.

What Happens In Across The Spider-Verse?

In the latest installment of the Spider-Man franchise, Miles Morales takes center stage as the main protagonist. After being bitten by a radioactive spider from a different universe in the first movie, Miles has spent considerable time as Spider-Man in his version of New York City. In Across the Spider-Verse, he joins forces with a group of 'Spider-People' from various universes to tackle Spider-Man-related anomalies across the multiverse. However, when Miles discovers that this group ensures that all 'canon' events occur in every Spider-Man timeline, including his own father's death, he runs away to save him. This sets off a multiversal chase with almost all the Spider-Verse in pursuit of Miles.

How Does Across The Spider-Verse End?

Miles Morales discovers that the Spider-Society is responsible for ensuring that certain events take place in each Spider-Person's timeline. Determined to save his father, who is fated to die in an accident with the villain Spot, Miles flees from the Spider-People. However, in order to return to his own universe, Miles must use the Spider-Society's machine, which sends anomalies back to their respective universes. Unfortunately, the spider that bit Miles was from Earth-42, causing his DNA to be read as such by the machine and sending him to that universe instead. With Miles gone, Earth-42 is left without a Spider-Man to protect New York City from the rampant crime and violence.

Upon seeing Aaron's face and the menacing presence of his uncle, Miles struggled to explain how he had been transported to this alternate universe and his belief that Aaron did not want to be the Prowler. However, fans were taken aback when Aaron denied being the Prowler altogether. As the scene unfolded, a mysterious figure dressed in the Prowler outfit was seen lurking above Aaron and Miles. The figure eventually descended and confronted Miles, asking if his father was still alive in his universe. It was then revealed that the figure was Earth-42 Miles, who had taken on the Prowler persona in his own universe. The episode ended on a massive cliffhanger, leaving fans with countless unanswered questions.

How Does Across The Spider-Verse Set Up The Sequel?

Sony has confirmed that there will be two more movies following Into the Spider-Verse, titled Across the Spider-Verse and Beyond the Spider-Verse. The latter is set to hit theaters on March 29th, 2024, and fans are eagerly anticipating what's to come after the cliffhanger ending of the first sequel. With infinite universes and Spider-People, anything is possible, but many are expecting a showdown between Miles and his alternate self in Earth-42, potentially with Uncle Aaron thrown into the mix. Meanwhile, Gwen and her team of Spider-People will be on a mission to rescue Miles and put a stop to the Spider-Society. Ultimately, the film may challenge the notion of 'canon' and highlight the importance of the multiverse.

Is There a Post-Credits Scene in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse?

After the climactic moment of Miles Morales confronting his alternate self as the Prowler in Earth-42, the movie comes to an abrupt end. While some Marvel fans may be disappointed by the lack of post-credits scenes, there is still plenty to appreciate in the credits sequence. Not only does it offer a chance to see the talented individuals who brought Across the Spider-Verse to life, but it also showcases additional artwork and features a song produced by Metro Boomin' that fans can groove to. Therefore, it is highly recommended for viewers to stick around and soak up the full experience.