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In recent years, Sony Pictures attempted to expand its narrative universe based on the villains of Spider-Manobtaining disappointing results. After the success (in terms of earnings) of Venomfilms Morbius, Madame Web and above all Kraven the Hunter they turned out to be gods flop at the box office. These failures have fueled speculation about the possible sale of the film rights to Spider-Man ai Marvel Studios.
According to the scooper MyTimeToShineHelloSony would be “seriously considering” this hypothesis, already relaunched by the insider DanielRPK. The main reason would be the economic unsustainability of Sony’s Spider-Man Universewithout the iconic wall climber. Although the collaboration with Disney/Marvel Studios for the films of Tom Holland has guaranteed excellent takings, the contract provides that Sony sells the 25% of revenues a Disneymaking profits less substantial than one would expect.
Spider-Man: transfer of rights or Sony reboot?
However, despite these rumors, it seems unlikely that Sony separates itself from its flagship character. Second Varietythe studio has no intention of abandoning the narrative universe, only putting it on hold for a future relaunch. Deadline confirm that Sony is already planning a rebootwith greater attention to the quality of the productions and a more careful selection of the protagonists.
If the film rights of Spider-Man were sold to Marvel Studiosthe House of Ideas could integrate the character into any future project, fully exploiting his narrative potential. However, the character remains a fundamental asset for Sonymaking the hypothesis of a creative restructuring of its cinematic universe more plausible rather than a definitive sale.
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Article by Salvatore Carboni
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