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This year’sSpider-Man: Across The Spide-Verseopened in June to unanimous appreciation from critics and fans alike. The sequel to 2018’sInto The Spider-Versewas lauded for its distinct animation style, emotional performances, and compelling writing. The fandom also lauded it for its creative adaptation of its multiverse storyline.
WhileAcross the Spider-Versehas been the highest-rated film in Letterboxd with a 4.7/5 score, critics seem to have found the film to put it off the pedestal. The recently released animated filmTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemhas been branded as the better film, which has irked quite a few Spider-Man fans.
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Across The Spider-Verse:The Perfect Sequel
2018’sSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Versewas released to a surprised audience who loved the comic-book style animation, the introduction of fan-favorite Miles Morales, and the general vibe of the animated film. The film won big at the box office, earning more than $380 million, and even won coveted awards such as the 91st Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
When a sequel was teased at the end of the first film with the appearance of Miguel O’Hara or Spider-Man 2099, expectations were through the roof. The sequel was immediately announced by Sony Pictures Animation in November 2019 with a potential release date of April 2022. This was postponed to October due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the makers revealed that the sequel would be split into two parts namely,Across The Spider-VerseandBeyond The Spider-Verse. The second film was further delayed to June 04, 2025.
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After much anticipation,Across The Spider-Verseopened to exceedingly positive reviews. The story followed Spider-Gwen and Miles Morales traveling to other dimensions to stop the supervillain Spot, as well as meeting the Spider Society, headed by Miguel O Hara. Beloved characters such as Peter B Parker and Peni Parker returned with a host of new Spider-People.
The film surpassed its predecessor by earning $684 million at the global box office and became Sony Picture Animation’s highest-grossing film, beatingThe Smurfs. The film was also the highest-rated film on the popular review website Letterboxd. With a score of 4.7/5, the film joined the elite list of films with the rating which includedThe Godfather, Parasite, Come and See,andEverything Everywhere All At Once.While the ranking stirred controversy among cinephiles, they seem to be outraged at a different film now.
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Is The NewTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMovie Better ThanAcross The Spider-Verse?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemis the recent reboot of the franchise and is the second animated film in the series after 2007’sTMNT. The animated film was produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and was directed by Jeff Rowe. Rowe was the co-director of TheMitchells v/s The Machines, a film produced by Spider-Verse producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
The film opened on August 2 to positive reviews with a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.6/10 rating. The film was lauded for its unique style of animation as well as its tone which stayed true to the original style of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesseries. The film starred an ensemble cast of Jackie Chan, Rose Byrne, Hannibal Buress, John Cena, Seth Rogen, Ice Cube, and more.
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The similarities betweenMutant MayhemandAcross The Spider-Versecannot be ignored. Both are familiar pieces of IP given the GenZ treatment with loads of experimentation when it comes to animation. Both blend 3D and 2D animation styles to achieve a unique tone, while still staying true to the aesthetic of the world in which it is set in. With honest writing, impeccable craft, and close release dates, both films could be major contenders for next year’s Oscars.
However, this comparison has irked Spider-Fans. They referred to a review of the film by the popular entertainment website Discussing Film which claimed that Mutant Mayhem was better thanAcross the Spider-verse. The review ends with the statement, “If you thoughtAcross the Spider-Versewas your favorite animated film of the year, then you’re about to think twice.” Here are a few opinions shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), expressing distaste for such a comparison:
Just got out of it, and it’s actually really good and funny!But Spider-Verse CLEARS.
All right nah lol relax it can’t be that good
Nothing can beat Across the Spider-Verse.
I’M CALLING IT NOWpic.twitter.com/bzsEeOVyNh
Will my favorite movies of the year be in danger?pic.twitter.com/BmyB7o5oXL
WhileMutant Mayhemis still fresh and is yet to achieve the success of the Spider-Verse films, the franchise seems to be expanding with Nickelodeon already greenlighting a sequel as well as a spin-off animated series. Will the film beat its apparent competition? Only time can tell.
Source:Discussing Film
Also read:Across The Spider-Verse Fans Commit Blasphemy, Claim It’s Better Than Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 2: “Y’all gotta move on. It’s not even the best in the trilogy”
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
