An image from 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (Sony Pictures)
The world of Spider-Man is expanding on the big screen.
On Monday night it was announced that Sony is bringing Marvel into the amazing world of Spider-Man. The new deal means Spider-Man's next appearance will be in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
“Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s great characters, beloved around the world. We’re thrilled to work with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic web-slinger into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which opens up fantastic new opportunities for storytelling and franchise building," Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement.
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With the huge slate of films Marvel has on the way (including more Captain America, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Thor) there are plenty of opportunities the studios can consider for Spider-Man to join in on the MCU fun.
After his appearance in the yet-to-be-revealed MCU film, Marvel's Kevin Feige will produce the newest installment in the Spider-Man franchise with Amy Pascal. According to the studio, they will collaborate on a "new creative direction for the web slinger." And, Marvel and Sony are "exploring opportunities" to incorporate Marvel Cinematic Universe characters into Spider-Man films, per the studios' joint release.
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“I am thrilled to team with my friends at Sony Pictures along with Amy Pascal to produce the next Spider-Man movie,” Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said in a statement. “Amy has been deeply involved in the realization on film of one of the world’s most beloved characters. Marvel’s involvement will hopefully deliver the creative continuity and authenticity that fans demand from the MCU. I am equally excited for the opportunity to have Spider-Man appear in the MCU, something which both we at Marvel, and fans alike, have been looking forward to for years.”
Sony maintains final creative control on the Spider-Man films in the deal.
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