Sony Confirms 2 Spider-Verse Spinoff Films Are In Development

The Spider-Verse isn’t just expanding; it’s exploding. After the massive critical and commercial success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel Across the Spider-Verse, Sony Pictures Animation has confirmed that they are doubling down on their animated multiverse.

The Spider-Verse Expands

Fans have been clamoring for more stories featuring the breakout characters from the films, and it looks like Sony is listening. Reports have confirmed that standalone projects for both Spider-Punk and Spider-Gwen are officially in the works. This news comes as a welcome relief for fans patiently waiting for the trilogy’s conclusion, Beyond the Spider-Verse, which isn’t slated to hit theaters until 2027.

Hobie Brown Getting His Own Solo Film

Perhaps the most exciting news is the confirmation of a Spider-Punk feature film. Hobie Brown, the anarchist Spider-Man from a totalitarian version of London, stole every scene he was in during Across the Spider-Verse. With his unique visual style—reminiscent of frantic zine collages and punk rock posters—he quickly became a fan favorite.

According to Variety, the film is in early development with Daniel Kaluuya attached to reprise his voice role. Kaluuya won’t just be lending his voice to the project; he is also set to produce alongside Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Amy Pascal, the creative minds behind the main trilogy.

The film will focus on Hobie Brown, a character who fights fascism with a guitar in hand and webs on his wrists. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the potential for a punk-rock superhero movie is limitless. The visual language established for Hobie in the previous film was groundbreaking, often changing frame rates and art styles within the same shot. A full-length movie dedicated to that aesthetic could be a visual feast unlike anything we’ve seen in animation.

Spider-Gwen Takes Center Stage

While Hobie Brown is getting the spotlight, he isn’t the only web-slinger branching out. Reports also indicate that a Spider-Gwen spinoff is in development. Gwen Stacy has been the emotional co-anchor of the franchise since the beginning, serving as both a foil and a love interest to Miles Morales.

Her world, Earth-65, is defined by its mood-ring color palette, where the watercolor backgrounds shift and bleed according to Gwen’s emotions. A standalone film would allow animators to dive even deeper into this impressionistic style.

Fans have watched Gwen evolve from a guarded loner to a team leader, and her backstory—involving the tragic death of her best friend Peter Parker—is ripe for further exploration. Whether this spinoff will be a prequel detailing her early days or a sequel following her adventures after the main trilogy concludes remains to be seen.

A Franchise That Changed Animation

It is hard to overstate the impact the Spider-Verse films have had on the animation industry. Before the first film was released in 2018, mainstream American animated features had largely settled into a uniform “Pixar style.”

Sony broke the mold by blending 2D and 3D animation, utilizing comic book techniques like Ben-Day dots, and experimenting with frame rates to create a distinct, kinetic energy. The result was an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and a complete shift in how studios approach animated blockbusters. You can see the Spider-Verse influence in recent hits like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

By expanding this universe with spinoffs, Sony isn’t just cashing in on a hot property. They are giving artists a sandbox to continue experimenting with visual storytelling. If the main films are a love letter to comic books, these spinoffs have the potential to be love letters to specific art movements and musical genres.

What Fans Can Expect Next

While the announcements are exciting, patience will be key. Animation is a time-consuming medium, and the team behind these films is known for its perfectionism. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has already seen delays to ensure the quality matches the high bar set by its predecessors.

With Beyond the Spider-Verse targeting a June 2027 release, it is likely we won’t see Spider-Punk or Spider-Gwen hit theaters until after the trilogy wraps up. However, knowing these projects are in the pipeline makes the wait a little easier.

The Spider-Verse has proven that audiences are hungry for diverse stories and bold artistic choices. Whether it is Hobie Brown smashing guitars in a dystopian London or Gwen Stacy navigating the emotional watercolors of Earth-65, the future of Spider-Man animation looks brighter—and more colorful—than ever.