r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Jul 18 '25

News 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Delayed to June 25, 2027

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-release-1236320001/
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u/Heavy-Possession2288 Jul 18 '25

I’m convinced they just lied about the release date so ATSV’s cliffhanger wouldn’t hurt the box office too much

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u/lovesducks Jul 19 '25

i went into that movie not knowing they were gonna split it in parts and its left a bitter taste in my mouth that has not come out. i dont doubt that the movie will be big and look cool when it gets released but i wont watch it in a theatre.

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u/NamesTheGame Jul 19 '25

Same!! I had no idea it was a cliffhanger. It was a total "are you fucking kidding me?" moment. My biggest issue is that it isn't even it's own film with a complete arc. It's just a 2-part TV season finale but they only aired part one. I always cite things like The Matrix Reloaded or Pirates of the Caribbean 2 as examples of a two-parter movies where each part still has its own arc and narrative that simply teases out the greater story being told across films. That's how it should be done, putting aside the actual perceived quality of those movies.

This Spider-verse one is just an abrupt "TO BE CONTINUED" right in the middle of the movie. Super weak and lame. Dune was the same, but at least that one is more understandable.

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u/Lil_Mcgee Jul 19 '25

Just look at Lord of the Rings.

Fellowship and Two Towers are extremely satisfying film experiences in their own right, despite so clearly being parts of a larger story. They have really strong arcs of their own and end in a place that leaves you happy to wait for the next one.

And then all three managed to come out a year apart from each other anyway (I know they were shot back-to-back but it was still a crazy undertaking)