Summary
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse confirmed that Sony's Spider-Man Universe is connected to the same multiverse as the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Characters such as Mrs. Chen and the Prowler made live-action cameos in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, suggesting the potential inclusion of additional live-action Spider-Men in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. This sequel has the potential to showcase a collaboration between Miles Morales and the live-action Spider-Men, delivering a gratifying conclusion to the trilogy and an opportunity to delve into characters from Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
New Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse fan art showcases a team-up between Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland's live-action Spider-Men. Following their Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure, the trio unites once again. In the latest installment, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales takes center stage, expanding the Spider-Verse franchise with a multitude of new Spider-Man iterations. Notably, the film confirms the connection between Sony's Spider-Man Universe and the larger multiverse, evident through the cameo appearance of the Spot on Earth-688, accompanied by a humorous appearance by Mrs. Chen from the Venom movies.
In addition to Mrs. Chen, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse includes other live-action cameos. Donald Glover's Prowler makes an appearance in person, while archival footage features the Spider-Men portrayed by Garfield and Maguire. As anticipation builds regarding the possibility of live-action Spider-Men appearing in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, PVilly_Artist presents artwork depicting Holland, Garfield, and Maguire's entrance into the upcoming film.
Will There Actually Be Live-Action Characters In Spider-Verse 3?
The Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse fan envisions the inclusion of Maguire, Garfield, and Holland in the prestigious Spider Society. With the abundant presence of various Spider-Man iterations in the recent film, it wouldn't come as a surprise if any or all three of them were affiliated with Miguel O'Hara's esteemed organization.Speculation has been rampant ever since the announcement of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, with fans debating whether or not the franchise will venture beyond the confines of animation. The inclusion of "Beyond" in the title suggests that they may be delving into the realm of live-action, a notion initially dismissed as absurd. However, the introduction of animated and live-action Spider-Man variants in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has made this theory much more plausible for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
With the immense secrecy surrounding Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, it wouldn't be surprising if Sony intends to include any of the live-action Spider-Men in the film. This would be a significant way to conclude a superhero trilogy, especially if it means Miles gets the opportunity to team up with any of the live-action Spider-Men from their respective universes. Additionally, it would be advantageous if they incorporate other characters from Sony's Spider-Man Universe, particularly Venom, following the events in Earth-688.
Only time will tell the extent to which Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse aims to expand, but considering the conclusion of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, they have high expectations to meet. It would also be genuinely intriguing to witness the sequel featuring a combination of both live-action and animated characters. Hopefully, once a release date is announced for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Sony will begin teasing what the finale of the trilogy has in store.
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