Four minutes of footage from Sony's upcoming animated film, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, have leaked online in high quality. The leaked material includes an extended scene, appearing to be from the movie's opening, followed by a trailer-style montage and a display of the film's June 18, 2027 release date. The compilation resembles content that might be presented at industry events like CinemaCon, and Sony is reportedly attempting to remove the footage from various platforms.
The previous installment, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, concluded on a significant cliffhanger, leaving audiences to wait years for its continuation. This leaked footage emerges less than a year before Beyond the Spider-Verse is slated for release, suggesting Sony may be preparing to build anticipation and remind viewers of the previous film's ending. However, this appears to be happening without the studio's direct involvement.
Across the Spider-Verse's ending saw Miles Morales, in an attempt to rescue his father, escape the Spider Society and use its portal technology. Instead of returning to his home dimension, Earth-1610, he was sent to Earth-42, a darker reality where an alternate Miles Morales has become the Prowler. Captured by his Uncle Aaron, Miles's predicament prompted Gwen Stacy to assemble a team of Spider-People for a rescue mission.
The leaked clip reportedly picks up directly from this cliffhanger, featuring an exchange between alternate Uncle Aaron and Prowler-Miles, alongside the protagonist. The scene is described as containing dialogue and the franchise's signature art style, followed by a series of animated fight sequences and quieter moments, culminating in the gathering of various Spider-People for a rescue effort. While offering no major spoilers or revelations, the footage serves as a reminder of the franchise's acclaimed animation and storytelling.
Despite attempts by Sony to have the leaked material removed, the footage is reportedly available online in HD quality. The article notes that while studios often seek to remove low-quality, fan-captured leaks, the high quality of this particular leak makes Sony's efforts seem counterproductive. The author suggests that an official upload by Sony would be a more beneficial approach, especially given that the leak itself could serve as effective, albeit unintended, promotion for the film.