In an exciting development for animation enthusiasts and Spider-Man fans alike, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the next chapter in its acclaimed Spider-Verse franchise, Beyond the Spider-Verse, is set to swing into theaters on June 18, 2027. This announcement comes two years after the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sony made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that Beyond the Spider-Verse will be released over Father’s Day weekend, a prime slot historically favored by animated features. This scheduling places it in direct competition with Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film Gatto, which was initially set to open one week later. As a result, June 18, 2027, now marks the pivotal moment when audiences will be treated to another exhilarating adventure in the Spider-Verse.
The Father’s Day weekend has proven advantageous for animated films in the past, a trend that Sony appears to be capitalizing on, particularly as Pixar’s recent original titles have struggled to replicate their pre-pandemic box office successes. For instance, Elio, Pixar’s latest offering, grossed only $73 million in the U.S. after a modest opening of $20.8 million. Competing with Beyond the Spider-Verse and Gatto will be an untitled film from New Line Cinema.
Adding to the anticipation, Beyond the Spider-Verse is set to premiere just after Universal’s live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon 2, thus preparing for a family-oriented summer movie season.
This revised release date of June 18, 2027, presents a welcome change for fans, as the film has faced its fair share of delays. Sony first announced the movie’s theatrical debut would be June 4, 2027, back in April 2025. Subsequent updates from directors Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, along with writer Phil Lord, emphasized the necessity for the extra time to ensure the film meets the high expectations of its audience.
The third installment in the animated Spider-Verse series will continue to explore the adventures of its beloved characters, following the events of 2023’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This film saw Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy unite once again for a thrilling multiverse journey. The original film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which debuted in 2018, achieved significant acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Fans can look forward to hearing the return of actors Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld as they reprise their roles as Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy, respectively. They will be joined by Jason Schwartzman as The Spot and Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar, also known as Spider-Man India.
The previous two films from the Spider-Verse franchise achieved remarkable box office success, collectively grossing over $1 billion globally. Notably, Into the Spider-Verse boasts a stunning 97% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a 93% audience score. Similarly, the second installment has earned a “certified fresh” designation with a 95% critic score and a comparable 95% audience score.
Fans can mark their calendars for June 18, 2027, when Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse swings into theaters.
Based on reporting by CBR.com. Read the full story at CBR’s official announcement on Beyond the Spider-Verse.