The entertainment world has been good to Spider-Man these past few years, with standout success in both the film and video game mediums. Tom Holland's portrayal of the iconic Marvel superhero has been met with positive reception by fans and critics, with his films being regarded as some of the best in the MCU by many. Meanwhile, Insomniac and Sony have thrilled gamers and comic fans with both 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man and 2020's Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, released exclusively for PlayStation platform.
With production in full swing on a third Holland Spider-Man feature expected for release sometime in late 2021, hype and attention for all things Marvel continues to be supported by the web swinging superhero going forward. Taking this continued anticipation for the Spider-Man brand in mind, all of these positive vibes can also assist with both the development and marketing for the inevitable full PlayStation 5 sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man.
After the stunning 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and persistent rumors that both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are returning to reprise their takes on the web-head for the third MCU Spidey flick, all eyes are locked for anything that combines the wall crawler with the theme of alternate dimensions. The concept of so many different interpretations and generations of Spider-Men banding together is something audiences seems to be drawn towards, and the evidence is mounting that this is what Marvel does indeed have in store for its next Spider-Man adventure.
Considering that Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales just launched mere months ago alongside the PlayStation 5, as well as Insomniac being busy developing Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart for the PS5, it should be expected that the follow up to Marvel's Spider-Man is still some time away. As mentioned earlier, however, the next Spider-Man film is targeting a late 2021 release, which reasonably places it well before the next game, and gives the developer a chance to utilize the film's buzz and goodwill to help promote the PS5 sequel.
Not only would Spider-Man being consistently present in popular media only further preserve interest in the series, but it also provides new and creative opportunities for crossover material within the PS5 game itself. Similar to how the 2018 original and even with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Insomniac Games included several costumes for players to utilize during the experience. Many of these were callbacks to the vast comic book history of the character, but fans of the many films were treated as well with the classic Raimi suit and Peter B. Parker outfit from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse being made available.
Bringing this passion that Insomniac has for the larger universe into perspective, it is highly probable that new suits which may be showcased in the untitled Far From Home sequel will also be implemented into the PS5 Spider-Man sequel. It is also fair to assume that because both PlayStation and film studio working on the Far From Home sequel are all under the Sony branch, there can be overlap and discussion in terms of what ideas and progress is being tossed around, such as the possible Spider-Man villains that can appear.
There is also the prospect that specific characters are being chosen, so that audiences can build a familiarity and attachment to them in between releases. This way, if the rumored Daredevil cameo for the third Spider-Man film is true, the hero being so fresh in the minds of viewers would make a surprise appearance in the PS5 sequel all the more exciting. Marvel's Spider-Man already laid the groundwork for a great follow-up as it is, and with the multiverse being a prime focus for storytelling in this franchise going forward, only time will tell how else Insomniac will take advantage of these opportunities.
Marvel's Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales are available now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. A sequel has yet to be officially announced.
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