Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction Directed by Kemp Powers Directed by Justin K. Thompson Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos
→ Influenced 2 films ← Inspired by 8 films

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.

View Full Graph Trace Lineage Trace Influence Path

Films that influenced Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

← Inspired By (8)

Films inspired by Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

→ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse influenced these (2)

Sources

Influenced By

  1. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
    "Produced by the same team behind "Into the Spider-Verse," this film employs a unique blend of animation styles, including hand-painted techniques and dynamic visuals reminiscent of "Spider-Verse."" 5 best movies like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to watch on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and Peacock Tom's Guide
  2. Cinderella (1950)
    "Gwen Stacy's world in the film reacts to her emotions, a concept inspired by the 1950 Disney classic "Cinderella." The scene where Cinderella's dress is torn apart, causing the environment to reflect her emotional trauma, served as a reference for depicting Gwen's reactive surroundings." Sanjuandailystar source
  3. Point Break" (1991)** and **"No Country for Old Men (2007)
    "The character development and action sequences in "Across the Spider-Verse" were influenced by these films. The filmmakers aimed to emulate the depth and intensity found in these movies to enhance their own storytelling." Sanjuandailystar source
  4. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    "The cliffhanger ending of "Across the Spider-Verse" was influenced by "The Empire Strikes Back." The creators aimed to leave audiences with a sense of hope and anticipation, similar to the impact of the "Star Wars" sequel's conclusion." Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Took Inspiration From One of the Darkest Star Wars Arcs After Original Ending Got Booed By Fans FandomWire
  5. Blade Runner (1982)
    "The futuristic cityscape of Miguel O'Hara's world, Nueva York, is heavily inspired by the visual aesthetics of "Blade Runner," particularly the concept art of Syd Mead. The film's production team aimed to emulate Mead's vision of a high-tech, dystopian future." Across The Spider-Verse's Nueva York Took Cues From One Of Sci-Fi's Most Respected Artists Valerie Ettenhofer SlashFilm
  6. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    "The filmmakers drew parallels between the epic scale of "Lawrence of Arabia" and their own ambitious project. They sought to capture a grand narrative scope, akin to the classic film's expansive storytelling." How A Legendary Hollywood Classic Inspired Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse BJ Colangelo SlashFilm
  7. Ms. Marvel (2022)
    "The directors of this live-action MCU series were inspired by "Spider-Verse" to incorporate hand-drawn visual effects, adding a unique flair to the show's aesthetic." Spider-Man%3A Into the Spider-Verse Wikipedia
  8. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
    "DreamWorks Animation adopted a stylized animation approach for this sequel, drawing inspiration from the visual techniques pioneered in "Spider-Verse."" Spider-Man%3A Into the Spider-Verse Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
    "The filmmakers behind this installment cited the "Spider-Verse" films as inspiration for their fight scenes, incorporating an "inkbrush" style to enhance the visual storytelling." Spider-Man%3A Across the Spider-Verse Wikipedia
  2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
    "Director Jeff Rowe cited "Spider-Verse" as a major influence, aiming to replicate its success in blending concept art with final animation to create a distinctive visual style." Spider-Man%3A Into the Spider-Verse Wikipedia

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), directed by Kemp Powers, was inspired by 8 earlier films — including The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Cinderella, and Point Break" (1991)** and **"No Country for Old Men — and has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as Kung Fu Panda 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Check out the citations below.