Spider-Man: No Way Homeis slated to come out in December of this year, and it has already built up a ton of hype around its potential release. With the multiverse as a likely stage for the movie’s conflict, there is a lot of potential to have every Spider-Man and villain imaginable appear. The incentive for Sony to do this is huge as the studio is involved in all thingsSpider-Man,right down to the most recent series of games. With the success ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the newNo Way Homemovie feels like an opportunity to acknowledge otherSpider-Manstories that have been done recently.
One of the most successful of these stories, outside of the movies in recent years, is PlayStation’sSpider-Manseries.Spider-Manon PS4was a joyride and love letter not only to the character of Peter Parker, but the entire brand that isSpider-Man.Spider-Man: Miles Moralescarries itself in much the same way and delivers a well-written and heroic Miles for fans to play as. The success of both these games makes their acknowledgment or crossover withNo Way Homea fantastic possibility.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Crossovers
There are a few ways that such a crossover could happen. Some of them would be exciting inclusions while others could be based around a small-nod or cameo. The latter two might not feel as rewarding, but they do seem like they would be the most likely for the incorporation of videogame characters in an established Hollywood franchise.
Marvel movies have touched on video games in the past with scenes like the chase inGuardians of the Galaxy 2andAvengers: Endgame.Endgame’scrossover withFortnite, while a funny one-off, is also a great example of howNo Way Homecould handle a pseudo-crossover of theSpider-Mangames with the cinematic releases. While having a character like Peter Parker or Jacob Batalon’s Ned Leeds playing aSpider-Mangame might not be the most spectacular way to accomplish a crossover, it would still be a fun treat for fans.
With the world’s knowledge that Peter isSpider-Manin the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is also something that could track well in terms of meta-storytelling. Peter’s want to support himself and his family could directly influence his choice to franchise his likeness. As a result of this, his humility and altruism could also affect how he feels about the game and its depiction of him. It would most likely be a minor part of the movie but could create a running joke and precedent for the personality mix ofthe Avengers' Tony Starkand Steve Rogers that Peter seems to be developing as.
Spider-Man 2 PS5’s Story
The other likely inclusion of both universes isSpider-Man2acknowledging the events ofNo Way Home. Phase 4 of the MCU looks like it will be setting up incredible multiverse stories, and it would not be surprising to see the nextSpider-Mangame pull a page out of the same book. The creative freedom that the videogame narratives have as separate entities from the interconnected MCU allows for events to happen on their own timeline.
It is a story that worked well forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and the immersive world ofSpider-Manon PS5 could do it just as well. Should theSpider-Mansequel delve into the multiverse, it seems highly likely that the game would at least acknowledge the MCU if not outright show a glimpse of it. This could be done by showing past events or a quick look at what someone like Doctor Strange is up to. The introduction ofSpider-Man’sPlayStation Universe to the MCU is blocked by some significant obstacles, so the game peeking into the MCU universe could be an easier option.
Small nods like this could be the best way to go to keep things clean and simple. These interactions might not be the most jaw-dropping way to introduce the two universes, but past easter eggs like Tom Holland’s suit in the first game, saw positive responses from fans. This is also something that feels feasible thanks to the diverse number of suits that Spidey wears throughout his career. The first game delivered some incredible iterations of those suits and more MCU-style threads would probably bean advantage forSpider-Man 2.
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Venom
It may be hard to accept this with how loved Spider-Man is in all his media, but one of the most likely situations to see video game and movie crossover content might not even come in the form of aSpider-Manmovie. The firstVenommovie demonstrated that its best feature was the chemistry that Eddie Brock and the symbiote Venom had. Their tense companionship set a solid foundation that will likely be built on inthe newVenom: Let There Be Carnage.
While some fans continue to hold out hope for the movie’s major crossover potential, a comedic depiction of Eddy playingSpider-Manon PS4 could be possible. With both titles under Sony’s umbrella, it feels more plausible than any of the games being included inSpider-Man: No Way Home. A scene would likely play for a similar comedic effect as Korg and NoobMaster69 did inEndgame, but it would still be a solid nod.
The tie-in would also feel appropriate given the current state of Harry Osborne’s health in theSpider-Mangames. It has been heavily alluded to that Harry Osborn will take on the role of Venom in the series. While the Osborn family has traditionally carried the mantles associated with Green Goblin, this change could very well lead into futureSpider-Mangames. The character has grown in popularity and the redemption of Harry and Venom would feel better to play through instead of his death as Green Goblin, like in the Sam RaimiSpider-Manfilms.
Even with all this potential, the future for crossovers is up in the air.Spider-Man: No Way HomeandSpider-Man’ssequel on PS5 are both a ways away. Spidey titles are generally a lot of fun and right now that seems to be all that fans are really guaranteed. Even ifJ. Jonah Jamesonwould rather see everyone suffer in a spider-free world.
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