Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is expected to more than double its predecessor’s opening box office

Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse is expected to surpass its predecessor in terms of opening weekend earnings. Box Office Pro projected the film to gross at least $85 million domestically within its first three days of release. This figure would more than double the opening weekend revenue of its predecessor, Into the Spider-Verse, which made $35.4 million when it premiered. High-end projections are even more optimistic, suggesting that Through the Spider-Verse could potentially earn up to $105 million domestically in its opening weekend, nearly tripling its predecessor’s earnings. The film’s high screenings are partly due to the success of Into the Spider-Versewhich was well received by critics and audiences.

Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse follows the story of Miles Morales and his reunion with Gwen Stacy. The plot revolves around the two characters as they travel through the multiverse, encountering a team of other Spider-People along the way. This team is tasked with protecting the very existence of the multiverse, but they find themselves at odds when faced with a new threat. This conflict forces Miles to confront his own beliefs about what it means to be a hero. The film will be directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson, with a screenplay written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and David Callaham.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be one of the longest animated films in history

Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse attracted considerable interest due to its extended runtime. The film has been confirmed to have a running time of 140 minutes, making it one of the longest western animated films of all time. Producer Amy Pascal stressed the importance of caring about the characters in a sequel, rather than getting bigger just to be bigger. She believes bells and whistles are only good if you care. Pascal also confirmed that Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse is actually a love story between Miles and Gwen. The film’s script will focus on their relationship, which will add emotional depth to the film. It is said to be a continuation of the first film, but with a more personal twist.

“The danger with a sequel is getting bigger just for the sake of growing up. But all the bells and whistles are no good unless you care… This movie is a love story between Miles and Gwen.”

Andy Samberg, who is best known for his roles in Brooklyn nine-nine and as a member of The Lonely Island, is set to join the film’s voice cast. Samberg will join an already star-studded cast, including Shameik Moore who will return as the voice of Miles Morales, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy, and Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker. Other notable actors involved in the project include Oscar Isaac as Miguel O’Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, Issa Rae as Jessica Drew, also known as Spider-Woman , Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar, aka Spider-Man India from known as Mumbattan, and Daniel Kaluuya as Hobart “Hobie” Brown, aka Spider-Punk.

Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse is set to hit theaters on June 2, 2023.