Spider-Man’s cinematic universe will open up more after No Way Home, hints Sony boss

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Spider-Man: No Way Home is going to be big. Not only could it bring in a legion of Spideys – Tom Holland might be joined by previous actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield – It could also be the launching pad for a brand-new cinematic universe. With the likes of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and the recently revealed Kraven movie, Sony’s roster of Spider-Man characters coming to the big-screen continues to grow.

Now, Sony Pictures Motion Group president Sanford Panitch has teased that there will be more to come after December’s Spider-Man 3.

"There actually is a plan," Panitch tells Variety of the upcoming outline for the future of Spider-Man-adjacent movies. "I think now maybe it’s getting a little more clear for people where we’re headed and I think when No Way Home comes out, even more will be revealed."

While that’s likely to involve Spider-Man characters in their own adventures, the billion-dollar elephant in the room – the MCU – could also factor in. Did somebody say crossover?

"We have a great relationship. There’s lots of opportunities, I think, that are going to happen," Panitch teased of the partnership with Kevin Feige and Marvel.

That, when coupled with Michael Keaton’s appearance as Vulture in Sony’s Morbius movie, hints that there is scope for more considerable cross-pollination down the line. Throw in the multiverse, which is likely bringing in Jamie Foxx’s Electro from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, and there’s plenty of reason to get excited about the general direction of the Spider-Man franchise and the seemingly infinite possibilities that could spin off from No Way Home.

For more on the MCU and Spider-Man’s future – on the small screen – check out our guide to new Marvel TV shows.

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