Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is expected to surpass its predecessor in terms of opening weekend earnings. Box Office Pro has projected the movie to earn at least $85 million domestically within the first three days of release. This figure would more than double the opening weekend earnings of its predecessor, Into the Spider-Verse, which earned $35.4 million during its premiere. High-end projections are even more optimistic, suggesting that Across the Spider-Verse could potentially earn up to $105 million domestically during its opening weekend, almost tripling the earnings of its predecessor. The movie's high projections are partially due to the success of Into the Spider-Verse, which was well-received by both critics and audiences.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse follows the story of Miles Morales and his reunion with Gwen Stacy. The plot revolves around the two characters as they travel across the Multiverse, encountering a team of other Spider-People along the way. This team is responsible for protecting the very existence of the Multiverse, but they find themselves at odds when faced with a new threat. This conflict forces Miles to confront his own beliefs about what it means to be a hero. The film will be directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, with a screenplay written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Set to be One of the Longest Animated Films in History
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has generated significant interest due to its extensive runtime. The movie has been confirmed to have a runtime of 140 minutes, making it one of the longest Western animated movies of all time. Producer Amy Pascal stressed the importance of caring about the characters in a sequel, rather than going bigger just for the sake of being bigger. She believes that the bells and whistles are no good unless you care. Pascal also confirmed that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is, in fact, a love story between Miles and Gwen. The movie's storyline will focus on their relationship, which will add an emotional depth to the movie. It is said to be a continuation of the first movie, but with a more personal touch.
"The danger with a sequel is to go bigger just for bigger's sake. But all the bells and whistles are no good unless you care...This movie is a love story between Miles and Gwen."
Andy Samberg, who is best known for his roles on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and as a member of The Lonely Island, is set to join the voice cast for the film. Samberg will be joining an already star-studded cast, including Shameik Moore who will be returning as the voice of Miles Morales, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy, and Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker. Other notable actors involved in the project include Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, Issa Rae as Jessica Drew, also known as Spider-Woman, Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar, aka Spider-Man India from the universe known as Mumbattan, and Daniel Kaluuya as Hobart "Hobie" Brown, aka Spider-Punk.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is set to hit theaters on June 2, 2023.