An electrifying, genre-bending animated odyssey that pulses with the chaotic energy of a comic book collage, exploring the poignant struggle of forging one's own destiny against the overwhelming tide of fate.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

"It's how you wear the mask that matters."

31 May 2023 United States of America 140 min ⭐ 8.3 (7,934)

Director: Justin K. Thompson Kemp Powers Joaquim Dos Santos

Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson

Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction

Destiny vs. Free Will Identity and Belonging Rebellion and Anti-Establishment Sacrifice and Heroism Destiny vs. Free Will Identity and Belonging Authority vs. Rebellion Sacrifice and Heroism

Budget: $100,000,000

Box Office: $690,897,910

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Live-Action Spider-Man Footage

During Miguel O'Hara's explanation of canon events, archival footage from Tobey Maguire's and Andrew Garfield's live-action Spider-Man films is shown to illustrate the recurring deaths of Uncle Ben and Captain Stacy, directly connecting the animated multiverse to the live-action ones.

Donald Glover's Prowler Cameo

In a live-action cameo, Donald Glover appears as the Prowler, imprisoned at the Spider Society headquarters. This is a reference to his role as Aaron Davis in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and his connection to Miles Morales in the MCU.

Reference to 'No Way Home'

Miguel O'Hara explicitly references the events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," complaining about "Doctor Strange and the little nerd from Earth-199999" (the MCU), blaming them for tampering with the multiverse.

PS4 Spider-Man

The Spider-Man from the popular Insomniac PlayStation games makes a cameo as a member of the Spider Society. His voice actor from the game, Yuri Lowenthal, reprises the role. Additionally, Ganke is seen playing the "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" video game in his dorm room.

The 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Bagel

The bagel that Miles threw at The Spot in the first film becomes a crucial plot point. The film also includes a visual gag with a billboard for a bagel shop that says "All Of It Always All Over The Place," a clear nod to the Oscar-winning multiverse film "Everything Everywhere All At Once," which also features a significant bagel.

The 'Spectacular Spider-Man' Cameo

The version of Spider-Man from the beloved but short-lived animated series "The Spectacular Spider-Man" appears as a member of the Spider Society, with his original voice actor, Josh Keaton, returning for the role.

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