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

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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.

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← Inspired By

Cinderella
Cinderella (1950)1
 Point Break" (1991)** and **"No Country for Old Men
Point Break" (1991)** and **"No Country for Old Men (2007)2
 The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)3
 Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982)4
 Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)5

→ Influenced

Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)6
 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)7

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Influenced By

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

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