Spiderman OFFICIALLY a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!!

Today has been a good day!

Credit to the Marvel Cinematic Universe Facebook page for this fantastic image which pretty much sums up everything I'm about to say. A few months ago I posted an article which asked the question "Will Spiderman return to Marvel?". I said in that article that I didn't think he would. I was wrong. But on this occasion, I am glad I was wrong.

The official announcement states that the distribution and the majority of creative control lies with Sony, who still hold onto the rights to the character. However, the character of Spiderman is confirmed to appear within Marvel's Cinematic Universe, appearing amongst characters such as Iron Man and Captain America.

Marvel's Kevin Feige and Sony's Amy Pascal will co produce a new Spiderman film set to come out on July 28th 2017. Sony will still have the majority of the creative control but the stories of this film and future Spidey flicks will take place within the same continuity as the Avenger's films. This also means that he is set to appear in multiple MCU films, and MCU characters are likely to feature in his.

So to summarise my thoughts on this I am over the fucking moon. Something that only yesterday seemed like a far off dream has now finally become a reality. It is almost too good to be true.

Marvel also stated that Spiderman will likely appear first in a film within the MCU. We know that the new untitled Spiderman film (July 28th 2017) is an MCU film should it take place within the same continuity, but I think they mean he will appear in a production produced mainly by Marvel. This can surely only mean one thing...

 

 

... we will see Spiderman in Civil War. He won't be in Age of Ultron although Easter eggs may hint at him. He won't be in Ant Man, Doctor Strange or Guardians 2. Therefore, if he is to appear before his solo film, Civil War is the obvious choice.

What is also interesting is how Marvel has now changed its Phase 3 line-up with Spidey's inclusion, which possibly changes the narrative dynamic of the entire cinematic universe.


July 28th 2017 - Spiderman

November 3rd 2017 - Thor: Ragnarok

May 4th 2018 - Avengers: Infinity War part 1

July 6th 2018 - Black Panther

November 2nd 2018 - Captain Marvel

May 3rd 2019 - Avengers: Infinity War part 2

July 12th 2019 - The Inhumans


With Andrew Garfield's expected departure confirmed, Marvel and Sony are on the look out for the next Peter Parker. But, who should play him? I believe that names like Jamie Dornan, Dylan O'Brien and Logan Lerman will be thrown around, but I honestly think giving the role to an "unknown" could be just as effective and work just as well.

Who do you think should play the webslinger, and are you happy with this news?


Thanks for reading,
Matt