The Ongoing Battle: Sony and Marvel's Control Over Spider-Man 4

TLDRSony wants Spider-Man 4 to be a multiversal movie, while Marvel Studios wants it to be grounded. Sony is pushing for a 2025 release, but Marvel Studios doesn't want to rush it. Sony wants more control over the MCU Spider-Man, but their own Spider-Verse is falling apart. Tom Rothman, chairperson of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is rushing the project and wants John Watts to direct. Amy Pascal wants Kevin Feige involved in a future Miles Morales movie.

Key insights

🤝Sony and Marvel are once again in a battle over the creative control of Spider-Man 4, similar to the situation several years ago.

🌌Sony wants Spider-Man 4 to be a big multiversal movie, while Marvel Studios wants it to be grounded.

⏳Sony is pushing for a 2025 release, while Marvel Studios wants to take their time and not rush the movie.

🔒Sony is seeking more control over the MCU Spider-Man as their own Spider-Verse franchise is falling apart.

🎬Tom Rothman, chairperson of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is determined to rush Spider-Man 4 and wants John Watts to direct.

Q&A

What does Sony want for Spider-Man 4?

—Sony wants Spider-Man 4 to be a big multiversal movie and release in 2025.

What does Marvel Studios want for Spider-Man 4?

—Marvel Studios wants Spider-Man 4 to be grounded and doesn't want to rush the release.

Why is Sony seeking more control over the MCU Spider-Man?

—Sony's own Spider-Verse franchise is failing, and they want to have more control over the successful MCU Spider-Man.

Who is pushing to rush Spider-Man 4?

—Tom Rothman, chairperson of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is determined to rush Spider-Man 4 and wants John Watts to direct.

Is Kevin Feige involved in a future Miles Morales movie?

—Amy Pascal wants Kevin Feige to be involved in a future live-action Miles Morales movie.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Sony and Marvel Studios are once again in a battle over the creative control of Spider-Man 4, similar to the situation several years ago.

02:46Sony wants Spider-Man 4 to be a big multiversal movie, while Marvel Studios wants it to be grounded.

05:20Sony is pushing for a 2025 release, while Marvel Studios wants to take their time and not rush the movie.

07:57Sony is seeking more control over the MCU Spider-Man as their own Spider-Verse franchise is falling apart.

09:33Tom Rothman, chairperson of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is determined to rush Spider-Man 4 and wants John Watts to direct.

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