Four and a half years after Into the Spider-Verse first hit theaters, Sony is returning to the Marvel multiverse for another animated adventure. IGN's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse review said the sequel "surges with visual inventiveness and vibrance," calling it "a more-than-worthy follow-up to an all-time classic."
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is now in theaters. If you're wondering how and where you can watch it yourself this weekend, take a look at the information below.
Where to Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Showtimes
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be available in theaters across the U.S. today. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the links below:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Streaming Release Status
There's been no official announcement regarding Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse streaming release date, though we know it will eventually be released on Netflix, rather than Disney+ or Max, thanks to a deal between the streamer and Sony.
As for a potential release date, Sony films typically come to Netflix four-five months after their theatrical debuts. Should Netflix continue this trend for Across the Spider-Verse, it'd land on Netflix in either October or November of 2023.
What Is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse About?
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning animated feature Into the Spider-Verse. Here's the official overview for Across the Spider-Verse from Sony:
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero.
How to Watch Previous Spider-Verse Movie
The first movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, isn't available with any streaming subscription; it's only available on-demand with live-TV services like fuboTV and DirecTV. However, the movie can be rented or purchased on Prime Video or YouTube.
If you're interested in watching or re-watching the entire Spider-Man saga, check out our guide on how to watch the Spider-Man movies in order.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Cast
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was written by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and Dave Callaham. It was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. It stars the following actors:
- Shameik Moore as Miles Morales
- Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy
- Issa Rae as Jessica Drew
- Jake Johnson as Peter Parker
- Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara
- Daniel Kaluuya as Hobie Brown
- Andy Samberg as Ben Reilly
- Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ohnn
- Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Rating and Runtime
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is Rated PG for sequences of animated action violence, some language, and thematic elements. The film runs for a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes including credits.
Is There a Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Post-Credits Scene?
No, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse doesn't have a post-credits scene. Check out our guide the Across the Spider-Verse ending for more details.
Future Spider-Verse Movies
Sony has already announced a third movie, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which it considers the second part of Across the Spider-Verse. It's scheduled to hit theaters on March 29, 2024.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.