Along with the reveal thatSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2will feature a trio of directors in Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, it has also now been confirmed thatThe Lego Moviedirectors and Oscar-winningInto the Spider-Verseproducers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will be writing the script for the animated Spidey sequel. While it was unknown whether they would have much involvement in writing the movie, it has been revealed that Miller and Lord will apply their talents once again alongsideShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswriter David Callaham.
Phil Lordoriginally co-wrote the firstInto the Spider-Versewith one of the movie’s directors, Rodney Rothman. The movie introduced audiences to Shameik Moore as Miles Morales AKA Spider-Man, who, after gaining superpowers from a spider bite, must pick up the mantle of the famous web-slinger and protect the city. Soon, he meets alternate versions of himself and gets embroiled in an epic battle to save the multiverse.
Also starring the voices of Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, Luna Lauren Velez, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, and Liev Schreiber, the firstSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseproved to be a huge success both critically, financially, and creatively, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
The whip-smart script and stunning visuals have had audiences excited for a sequel ever since, and while details surroundingInto the Spider-Verse 2are being kept under wraps, this has not stopped fans wondering which alternateSpider-Manversions might find their way into the upcoming follow-up.
According toChris Millerand his fellow producer Phillip Lord, countless other versions of Spider-Man could factor into the project. “I think there’s a bunch [of possible characters], and I don’t want to say too much because there’s a wide breadth of characters that are coming out of the Spider-Man universes now.” Miller previously explained. “And it’s really fun to be able to sort of think about plucking ones that you haven’t seen before or have something interesting thematic to say.”
Despite claiming the contrary, rumors continue to circulate thatSpider-Man: The Animated SeriesstarChristopher Daniel Barnes will be brought back into the multiversefray, which, whether it turns out to be true or not, at least gives us an idea of the kinds of alternate wall-crawler that could feature in the sequel.
With Lord and Miller both now confirmed to be back and heavily involved, one actor who no doubt is hoping to join them is Jake Johnson, who recently revealed that he is unaware whether Peter B. Parker will be back. “I would really hope so. I really loved playing Peter B. Parker,” he said when asked if he would be reprising the role. “I literally recorded that movie for, I think it was over two years. People don’t realize, most of with animation you do two or three records and it’s over. I lived with that character before anyone knew it was happening for so long. I loved the material.”
With Lord and Miller on board,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2is looking more and more likely to result in another comic book movie classic.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2is currently set to be released in theaters on June 23, 2025. This comes to us fromVariety.
