Fri Dec 13 08:42:48 UTC 2024: ## Sony Reportedly Abandons Its Failing Spider-Man Universe
**Hollywood, CA** – Sony Pictures is reportedly abandoning its standalone Spider-Man universe after a string of box office flops. Industry insiders say the studio is shifting its focus to the next installment in the main Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland, which is slated to begin filming in 2025.
The impending release of *Kraven the Hunter*, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is seen as the final nail in the coffin for Sony’s universe. Box office projections predict a disastrous opening weekend of just $13-15 million, underperforming even the record-low opening of *Madame Web* ($17.6 million), which was the worst debut for a Sony Spider-Man film ever. This dismal forecast contrasts sharply with the phenomenal $587.2 million opening weekend of *Spider-Man: No Way Home*.
The Sony Spider-Man Universe, comprised of films like *Venom*, *Morbius*, and *Madame Web*, has consistently received poor critical reception, with most films scoring below 5/10 on review aggregators. Director J.C. Chandor of *Kraven the Hunter* has appealed to fans for a chance, but the projected box office numbers paint a bleak picture for the franchise’s future.
A leading talent agent confirmed to The Wrap that Sony has concluded its development of this particular universe and is now prioritizing its collaboration with Marvel Studios. This strategy shift points towards a future where Sony’s involvement in Spider-Man will be limited to its participation in the MCU, with the next MCU Spider-Man film set for release on July 24, 2026. There is even speculation that this film may introduce Miles Morales into the MCU.
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