Sony Has No Spider-Man Spinoff Movies in Active Development After 'the Audience Wasn't Satisfied' by Movies Projects Like Madame Web and Morbius
Tom Rothman said Sony has no new Spider-Man villain films planned after audiences did not respond to recent live-action releases.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman confirmed that there are no Spider-Man spinoff films currently in active development, marking a strategic halt to the franchise's expanded universe.
- This decision follows poor critical and commercial reception of live-action spinoffs; Rothman noted that 'the audience wasn't satisfied enough' with films like Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter, which were described as 'misfires.'
- In contrast, the main Spider-Man universe remains strong; Spider-Man: Brand New Day recently broke theater records, prompting Rothman to highlight the core franchise's continued audience appeal.
- While live-action spinoffs are paused, Sony continues developing Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse for June 18, 2027 release, though Spider-Noir Season 2's status remains uncertain.
- Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has indicated post-Avengers: Secret Wars plans to 'establish a streamlined, simplified, single universe that's easier for audiences to follow,' suggesting potential consolidation of Sony's Spider-Man properties.
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