---
title: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 324857
imdb_id: "tt4633694"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 17427
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a 2018 American animated superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. The film was directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman. The story follows Miles Morales, a teenager living in Brooklyn who struggles to find his place in the world while balancing school and family life. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Miles develops unfathomable powers similar to those of Spider-Man. While attempting to understand his new abilities, Miles discovers that a super collider created by Wilson Kingpin Fisk has caused individuals from across the Spider-Verse to be transported into his dimension. To navigate this situation, Miles receives a crash course in web-slinging from his alternate-dimension counterparts. The film features voice performances from Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, and Mahershala Ali. The production involved creative contributions from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film was released in the United States on December 14, 2018, and has since been made available for digital purchase and streaming on various platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Brooklyn teen becomes Spider-Man and teams with alternate versions to save realities."

### Why Watch
- Groundbreaking animation style
- Fresh take on Spider-Man mythos
- Strong character development

### Caveats & Content Note
- Complex multiverse plot may confuse some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy animated superhero stories.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: innovative, heartfelt, stylized, action-packed, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Lord Miller, Pascal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shameik Moore** as *Miles Morales (voice)*
- **Jake Johnson** as *Peter B. Parker (voice)*
- **Hailee Steinfeld** as *Gwen Stacy (voice)*
- **Mahershala Ali** as *Uncle Aaron (voice)*
- **Brian Tyree Henry** as *Jefferson Davis (voice)*
- **Lily Tomlin** as *Aunt May (voice)*
- **Luna Lauren Vélez** as *Rio Morales (voice)*
- **Zoë Kravitz** as *Mary Jane (voice)*
- **John Mulaney** as *Spider-Ham (voice)*
- **Kimiko Glenn** as *Peni Parker (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
No, it exists in its own animated universe separate from live-action Marvel films.

### Q: Do I need to know other Spider-Man movies to understand this?
No prior knowledge is required; it stands alone.

### Q: Is the animation different from other animated films?
Yes, it uses a unique comic book-inspired visual style.

### Q: Does it feature multiple Spider-People?
Yes, characters from different dimensions appear.

### Q: Is it based on a comic book?
Yes, it draws from the Spider-Man comic universe, particularly the Spider-Verse storyline.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Into_the_Spider-Verse)
- [Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4633694)
- [Watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81002747)
- [Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/324857-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse)
- [Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse streaming - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse)
- [Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*