---
title: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 569094
imdb_id: "tt9362722"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 8799
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a 2023 American animated superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Miles Morales / Spider-Man. The film is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. It stars Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, and Luna Lauren Velez. The story follows Miles Morales as he reunites with Gwen Stacy and is subsequently transported across the Multiverse. There, he encounters the Spider Society, a group of Spider-People tasked with protecting the Multiverse. When the team disagrees on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself in conflict with the other Spider-People and must embark on a solo mission to save his loved ones. The film is a sequel to the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse from 2018.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Miles Morales faces the Spider Society across the Multiverse."

### Why Watch
- stunning animation
- strong character growth
- multiverse exploration

### Caveats & Content Note
- cliffhanger ending
- complex plot
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up; intense action and emotional themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: multiverse, heroic, conflicted, colorful, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Club Illico, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Joaquim Dos Santos
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Lord Miller

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shameik Moore** as *Miles Morales (voice)*
- **Hailee Steinfeld** as *Gwen Stacy (voice)*
- **Brian Tyree Henry** as *Jeff Morales (voice)*
- **Luna Lauren Vélez** as *Rio Morales (voice)*
- **Jake Johnson** as *Peter B. Parker (voice)*
- **Oscar Isaac** as *Miguel O'Hara (voice)*
- **Jason Schwartzman** as *Spot (voice)*
- **Issa Rae** as *Jessica Drew (voice)*
- **Daniel Kaluuya** as *Hobie Brown (voice)*
- **Karan Soni** as *Pavitr Prabhakar (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a standalone movie?
No, it continues directly from the first film.

### Q: Do I need to watch the first movie?
Yes, it assumes familiarity with the previous story.

### Q: Is it animated?
Yes, it is an animated superhero film.

### Q: Is there a post-credits scene?
No, there is no post-credits content.

### Q: Is it based on a comic?
It is based on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man characters.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362722/)
- [Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Across_the_Spider-Verse)
- [Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) - The Movie Database …](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/569094-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse)
- [Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse | Watch on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-70cc6534-1c7f-4462-87a4-3080c49ac9bc?msockid=178d106a07dd65c016b907e806206434)
- [Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse/igMAieq1NRGiIQ87uNXqj/main/)
- [Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse streaming - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2)

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