A dream Spider-Man fans have had for years has now finally, officially, come true: Spider-Man will be appearing in future Marvel films. The Spider-Man films are currently set up at Sony Pictures, and Sony will continue to release Spider-Man films including the next entry in the franchise which is scheduled for a July 28, 2017 theatrical release. But before that film arrives, Spidey will be seen in a Marvel film.
The new Spider-Man movies will be co-produced by Marvel President Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal and according to Marvel’s official announcement, the team will take the upcoming Spider-Man films in a “new creative direction.” And, the pairing of Marvel and Sony could also result in characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe appearing in Spider-Man films.
“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,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company.
“We always want to collaborate with the best and most successful filmmakers to grow our franchises and develop our characters. Marvel, Kevin Feige and Amy, who helped orchestrate this deal, are the perfect team to help produce the next chapter of Spider-Man,” said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. “This is the right decision for the franchise, for our business, for Marvel, and for the fans.”
“I am thrilled to team with my friends at Sony Pictures along with Amy Pascal to produce the next Spider-Man movie,” stated Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. “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.”
