The 2018 animated adventure, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, continues to be beloved by Spider-Man fans. It is regarded as not just one of the best Spider-Man films, but one of the best superhero films of all time. Fans are now hoping the 2023 sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, will be just as good as the first. Time will tell whether it lives up to the hype, but if you like the Multiverse shenanigans of the first one, you’ll be pleased to know that that’s being dialed up to 11.
Across the Spider-Verse features both new and familiar faces. The Multiverse is a big place, and we’re only beginning to scratch the surface of what it entails. Of course, the sequel will still be a Miles Morales-centric story, but there are a lot of characters that will cross paths with our Spider-Man. Here’s every Spider-Man confirmed to make an appearance in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
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19 Spider-Man (Miles Morales)
Sony Pictures
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way. Miles Morales returns as the protagonist in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, with Shameik Moore once again reprising his voice role. Morales is now older, and will come into conflict with Spider-Man 2099 and The Spot. Outside of the animated Spider-Verse films, fans are growing particularly fond of Miles Morales in Insomniac’s Spider-Man games.
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18 Spider-Gwen
Hailee Steinfeld might be the MCU’s Kate Bishop, but she’s still the Spider-Verse franchise’s Gwen Stacy. While the character is recognized as “Spider-Gwen” in real-life (mostly used for marketing purposes), she goes by “Spider-Woman” or “Ghost-Spider” in-universe. At the end of Into the Spider-Verse, Gwen returns to her own dimension but finds a way to keep in touch with Miles.
17 Spider-Man 2099
Spider-Man 2099, a.k.a. Miguel O’Hara, plays a major role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. He is the leader of the “Spider-Force,” an ensemble of Spider-Man variants from alternate realities. Oscar Isaac voices the character, describing O’Hara as “the one Spider-Man that doesn’t have a sense of humor” (via Screen Rant).
16 Spider-Man (Peter B. Parker)
Jake Johnson reprises his role as Peter B. Parker in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Parker becomes a father after reuniting with Mary Jane Watson at the end of the first film.
15 Spider-Woman
Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) makes her film debut in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This version of the character is motorcycle enthusiast and is pregnant during the events of the film. Issa Rae, who is well-known for her work in HBO’s Insecure and Netflix’s The Lovebirds, will be voicing Jessica Drew.
14 Spider-Punk
Marvel
Hobart “Hobie” Brown is a British “punk rock” Spider-Man from Camden. Brown loves his electric guitar, even using it as a weapon against Norman Osborn in the comics. Spider-Verse’s Spider-Punk will be voiced by Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther, Get Out, Nope).
13 Japanese Spider-Man
Toei Company, Marvel
Across the Spider-Verse will feature Takuya Yamashiro, who has his origins in the Japanese live-action Spider-Man series from the late seventies. Created by Toei, this Spider-Man is a motorcycle racer and the pilot of a giant robot mech (a concept that would be repurposed for Power Rangers). Unlike most versions of Spider-Man, Takuya does not web sling.
12 Insomniac’s Spider-Man
Sony, Insomniac Games
Insomniac’s Spider-Man games are considered to feature one of the best depictions of Peter Parker ever. Their Spider-Man can be seen in the trailer for Across the Spider-Verse, but it is not yet known how large a role he will have in the film. It is also not known if Yuri Lowenthal’s voice will even be heard.
11 Spider-Man India
Spider-Man: India is a limited comic book series centering on Pavitr Prabhakar, retelling Spider-Man’s story in an Indian setting. In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Prabhakar becomes a member of Miguel O’Hara’s Spider-Force.
10 Scarlet Spider
The “Scarlet Spider” is Ben Reilly, a clone of Peter Parker created by Marvel supervillain, the Jackal. Although Reilly is grown in a lab to one day cause mayhem, Reilly instead chooses to become a hero.
9 The Superior Spider-Man
In the Marvel Comics, Doc Ock temporarily swaps consciousnesses with Peter Parker. After Parker dies, Otto Octavius attempts to prove that he is the “superior” Spider-Man. Octavius would quickly learn that being Spider-Man isn’t that simple.
8 The Spectacular Spider-Man
Sony Pictures Television
The Spectacular Spider-Man remains one of the best animated Spider-Man series. It takes inspiration from the best Spider-Man stories in comics while carving its own unique legacy. The series’ Spider-Man, voiced by Josh Keaton, returns in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
7 Spider-Monkey
Earth-8101 in the Marvel Multiverse is referred to as the “Marvel Apes” universe. A counterpart of Earth-616’s Peter Parker exists in Earth-8101, who possesses the combined powers of both a spider and a monkey. The legal system works very differently in 8101, with villains being killed if they refuse to reform. Spider-Monkey adheres to the status quo, displaying a willingness to kill.
6 Bombastic Bag-Man
When Reed Richards separates an alien symbiote from Peter, Peter is left without a costume. The Human Torch gives Peter a Fantastic Four suit with a “Kick Me” sign on the back. As Peter travels across the city, he utilizes a brown paper bag as a mask, becoming known as the “Bombastic Bag-Man.”
5 Lady Spider
On Earth-803, Maybelle Reilly (Aunt May) designs a four-armed “spider” harness for herself as well as web shooters. She uses these inventions to become the “Lady Spider,” later joining the Multiverse’s Spider-Army to combat evil. Lady Spider has an interesting rogues gallery, including her own version of the Sinister Six; the Six Men of Sinestry.
4 Spider-Man (Marvel Mangaverse)
The early-2000s Marvel Mangaverse is home to Peter Parker, the last ninja of the Spider Clan. In the Mangaverse, an alternate Venom is responsible for the death of Peter’s sensei, Uncle Ben.
3 Spider-Man Unlimited
The 90s animated series, Spider-Man Unlimited, never became that popular due to the massive success of other shows such as Pokémon. Their version of Peter Parker will be making an appearance in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
2 Madame Web (Julia Carpenter)
Sony is currently developing a live-action Madame Web movie, but the character also appears on the poster of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. On Earth-616, Julia Carpenter became involved in a government experiment which granted her powers similar to those of Spider-Man. She eventually loses the “Spider-Woman” alias and adopts the new name of “Madame Web.”
1 Spider-Girl
On Earth-982, Peter Parker loses his leg while fighting the Green Goblin. Retiring from being Spider-Man, he refocuses his time into raising his daughter, May “Mayday” Parker. May develops powers of her own and becomes “Spider-Girl” before renaming herself “Spider-Woman.” She will appear as the infant daughter of Peter B. Parker and Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
