Sony is reportedly giving up on its Spider-Man universe, which incorporates universally panned movies comparable to Venom and Morbius, as Kraven the Hunter is projected for a worse opening weekend than the disastrous Madame Web.
A number one expertise agent advised The Wrap that Sony has “developed what they need to develop for now” and is as a substitute specializing in the subsequent precise Spider-Man movie underneath Marvel Studios, which was confirmed by star Tom Holland to start filming in 2025.
Kraven the Hunter, the newest and doubtlessly remaining entry in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, arrives December 13 and is already anticipated to be as meek a launch as earlier choices. As reported by Deadline, it is focusing on a mere $13 to $15 million on the field workplace in its opening weekend. Spider-Man: No Way Home pulled in $587.2 million in its.
Though remaining numbers will not emerge till subsequent week, this may put Kraven the Hunter decrease than Madame Web’s $17.6 million opening weekend efficiency, which broke data because the worst opening for a Sony Spider-Man movie ever and was the primary Marvel movie since Fox’s Fantastic Four reboot to not open at primary.
Kraven the Hunter stars Kick Ass and Bullet Train actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson because the titular villain, a talented hunter who units his sights on Spider-Man after conquering all different prey within the animal kingdom. Its director J.C. Chandor requested followers to please give Kraven the Hunter an opportunity.
Sony’s Spider-Man universe formally consists of six movies: Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Morbius, Madame Web, Venom: The Last Dance, and shortly Kraven the Hunter. Only certainly one of these has thus far earned above a 5/10 in IGN’s assessment, with Venom: Let There Be Carnage incomes a 7/10. The relaxation have managed between 4/10 and 5/10.
Sony has the aforementioned Spider-Man 4 to sit up for, at the least. It arrives on July 24, 2026 as a continuation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy once more starring Holland. It could even introduce Miles Morales into the MCU, one thing Holland is personally invested in.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.
