Summary
TheSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verserelease date remains unknown, and a recent update from one actor suggests the cast is just as much in the dark as fans.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versewas scheduled for a theatrical release in March 2024, meaning fans only had to wait roughly one year to see the cliffhangerSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseending resolved. However, afterAcross the Spider-Verse’s release, reports claimedBeyond the Spider-Versewasn’t expected to meet its release date. Fan concerns were realized when Sony removedSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versefrom its release scheduledue to the 2023 actors' strike, which prevented the cast from recording their dialogue. While production resumed shortly after the strike was resolved,Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseis still without a new release date, but one actor had both encouraging and discouraging news.
During an interview withScreenRantto promote his new film, Prime Video’sUnstoppable, Jharrel Jerome revealed that he has not started his voice recording as Miles G. Morales forSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. However, Jerome added that he’s looking forward to returning as Miles G. Morales, who was revealed as the Prowler in an alternate universe that the main Miles Morales/Spider-Man accidentally travels to atthe end ofSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Still, Jerome noted that he knows very little aboutBeyond the Spider-Verse:
I haven’t, but I also can’t really say so much more because, you know, that’s such a tight-knit ship. I don’t even know much. I’m as much in the dark as you, but I’m excited to get back into it and see what they’re thinking, especially involving my character. That was such a badass twist to the last one.
Some fans may be concerned that Jerome’s comments are a sign oftrouble forSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.However, there may be no reason for concern. TheSpider-Versetrilogy uses multiple animation styles to represent the various Earths the characters visit. Consequently, this requires more time and effort than the already lengthy process for an average animated feature. Also, just because Jerome hasn’t recorded his lines doesn’t mean the film’s other stars haven’t. Actors aren’t required to record their dialogue at the same time, even if their characters share scenes. It’s common for actors to record all of their dialogue separately and never actually meet their co-stars during this period.
Fan concerns were exacerbated when rumors claimedSony scrapped most ofSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseover creative differences, resulting in a significant delay. These rumors have been debunked bySpider-Versewriter/producer Christoper Lord and score composer Daniel Pemberton. Still, the lack of a newSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verserelease date means some fans will take any lack of progress as a worrying sign.
Of course, with the Sony Spider-Man Universe ending afterKraven the Hunterdebutsto an expected box office disaster, most fans are likely relieved the hear theSpider-Versefilmmakers are taking the time they need to get it right.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseandAcross the Spider-Verseare regarded as two of the best superhero films, live-action or animated, so expectations for the third film are high.
