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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a 2023 American animated superhero film based on Marvel Comics character Miles Morales / Spider-Man.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a 2023 American animated superhero film based on Marvel Comics character Miles Morales / Spider-Man. It is the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and the second film in Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Verse franchise.

Plot

Miles Morales reunites with Gwen Stacy and is drawn into a larger conflict involving the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People that protects the multiverse. He clashes with other Spider-heroes over how to respond to a new threat and must act on his own to protect the people he loves.

Cast

The film stars Shameik Moore as Miles Morales and Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy, with Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya, and Oscar Isaac among the featured cast.

Release and runtime

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse premiered in Los Angeles on May 30, 2023, and opened in U.S. theatres on June 2, 2023. Its runtime is 140 minutes.

Production and franchise

The film was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson from a screenplay by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Dave Callaham. It is the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and part of the Spider-Verse franchise.

Key facts

  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a 2023 American animated superhero film and the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
  • The film follows Miles Morales as he reunites with Gwen Stacy and becomes involved with the Spider Society.
  • The cast includes Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya, and Oscar Isaac.
  • The runtime is 140 minutes, and it was released in U.S. theatres on June 2, 2023.
  • The film is followed by Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
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Canadian context

The film was widely released in Canada in 2023 and is relevant to Canadian audiences as a major Hollywood animated superhero release that played in Canadian cinemas and later streamed in Canada through Disney+ availability.

Frequently asked questions

When does Across the Spider-Verse come out?
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was released in the United States on June 2, 2023, after premiering on May 30, 2023.
Who is in the cast of Across the Spider-Verse?
Key cast members include Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya, and Oscar Isaac.
What is the plot of Across the Spider-Verse?
Miles Morales reunites with Gwen Stacy and becomes involved with the Spider Society, where he clashes with other Spider-People over a new threat and must protect the people he loves.
How many spider-people are in Across the Spider-Verse?
The film features multiple Spider-People from across the multiverse, but the exact total is not clearly specified in the provided sources.
Is there a post-credits scene in Across the Spider-Verse?
Yes. The film includes a post-credits scene.
What is the runtime of Across the Spider-Verse?
The runtime is 140 minutes, or 2 hours 20 minutes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Across_the_Spider-Verse
    Supports: release date, runtime, sequel status, directors, and basic film identification
  2. Sony Pictures — https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2024/0116
    Supports: plot synopsis and principal cast
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362722/
    Supports: release date and runtime
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spider_man_across_the_spider_verse
    Supports: release date and runtime
  5. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-70cc6534-1c7f-4462-87a4-3080c49ac9bc
    Supports: runtime, plot synopsis, and cast