It’s finally time for the long-awaited sequel to a certain popular franchise (this not). Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse hits theaters next week, but early screenings are taking place now, giving you just enough time to feel like you’re missing a week or so until you actually get to see it.
The sequel to the 2018 superhero hit brings back the many iterations of Peter Parker and Spider-Man with the help of vibrant animation and oscar isaac. This time, Parker is up against Spidey’s other guys and has to fight to protect himself and his loved ones against his own kind. The movie also brings back Shameik Moore as Miles Morales, Hailee Steinfeld as Spider-Gwen, and Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker. Jason Schwartzman has also been added to the mix as Point, a new character whose body functions as an interdimensional portal. Hey… it happens.
While sequels tend to be hit or miss, early reviews of Through the Spider-Verse they’ve been praising the follow-up, with some even saying it’s better than its predecessor. While the general public won’t be able to judge for themselves until next week, here’s what early viewers had to say:
GOOD LORD just saw #SpiderVerso Despite all the odds and impossible expectations, this team continues to push the boundaries of what the medium of animation can be. Eerily experimental, joyously inventive, hilarious, and at times surprisingly bold. See it on the BIGGEST screen you can find! pic.twitter.com/25fygB5hvS
— Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) May 25, 2023
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE isn’t surprisingly great. It’s a bigger story, stretched out throughout this movie and the next, but it’s still about Miles just wanting to be accepted for who he is. (There are *a lot* of spider people in this movie.) I laughed out loud like 8 times.
—Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 25, 2023
#AcrossTheSpiderVerse is yet another milestone for animation. Yes, it’s beautiful and visually stunning, but this sequel beats the first because it always puts Miles AND his family front and center.
Spider-Gwen rightfully steps into the spotlight as well, co-owning the film. pic.twitter.com/maYL97vAeg
– Andrés J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 25, 2023
#SpiderVerso It is, without a doubt, the best animated film to ever appear on the big screen. A celebration of Spider-Man and a MAGNUM OPUS OF ART & STYLE, #SPIDERMAN IT’S NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD! Great story, incredible action, and boy is Spider-Fly! ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR! pic.twitter.com/RcOnUBIdxn
— Anthony – The Movie Podcast (@AJJetset) May 25, 2023
The moment SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE ended, I knew I had experienced a cinematic moment that I would cherish forever.
If INTO is A NEW HOPE, this is EMPIRE: darker, more powerful, and better in every way.
It’s going to be a LONG wait until March 24th.
HOW DOES THIS MOVIE EXIST?! pic.twitter.com/5KD8puRXMD
—Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) May 25, 2023
This movie. This beautiful, brilliant and inspiring film. #AcrossTheSpiderverse It is a work of art. Each frame is so unbelievably beautiful that you can hardly believe they pulled it off. The heart. The comedy. The action. Easter eggs. Music. The representation. HE… pic.twitter.com/u9LTOqlFWc
—Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) May 25, 2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse hits theaters next Friday, June 2.
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