SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Swings Into No. 1 Spot at the Weekend Box Office
By Movieguide® Contributor
Miles Morales squashed the box office competition this weekend with the debut of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE.
The film earned a staggering $120.5 million within the country. SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE ranked second for biggest opening weekend, just behind number one, THE SUPER MARIOS BROS. MOVIE.
The movie featured Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and Gwen Stacey (Hailee Steinfeld) on a journey through the multiverse. The pair met the Spider Society, led by Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac). All three teamed up to face a new threat.
The movie is pro-family, and even has a reference to prayer.
A part of Movieguide®’s review reads:
In SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, Miles Morales encounters a new supervillain calling himself “The Spot.” The Spot is able to throw a large black spot onto a bank vault and steal money or escape through one of the spots he casts. When The Spot amasses enough power to threaten the multiverse, Miles teams up with a society of Spider-Men or Spider-People to stop The Spot. Eventually, however, Miles faces a moral dilemma that affects the people he loves the most.
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE is a creative, exciting, funny animated superhero movie. It has several unexpected twists that add to the viewer’s enjoyment. Happily, ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE also has a strong pro-family theme. For example, there are heartfelt scenes of love and reconciliation between Miles and his parents and between a Spider-Woman character and her father. Also, a Spider-Man from another universe and his wife have a new baby. Finally, an early image shows a family holding hands and praying together. That said, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE has lots of PG action violence and brief foul language. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children.
ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE’s success proves yet again that audiences are eager for movies that will inspire and uplift them. Families flock to the box office when they know they can trust a title to promote positive biblical values, including prayer, self-sacrifice, the value of life, forgiveness, and redemption, among others.
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, the first in the Spider-Verse trilogy, was nominated for a Movieguide® Award due to its strong moral themes. The final movie, BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE is due out next year.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
