We Might Be Waiting a Long Time for Beyond the Spider-Verse
A new report suggests that the third animated Miles Morales movie might not hit until 2027—although there's been some pushback from creatives involved in the film.
gizmodo.comHere’s the latest I can share about Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
- Release status: The third Spider-Verse film has experienced multiple delays, with reports in 2025–2026 pointing to a 2027 release window. Multiple outlets noted a shift in production timelines and confirmed a 2027 target in various updates. This aligns with ongoing industry chatter about a longer-than-expected development period.[1][2][3][4][7]
- Official chatter and footage: After long quiet periods, there were occasional glimpses at industry events (CinemaCon 2025 reports, and other promo coverage) suggesting the project remains active and aiming for a conclusive finale to Miles Morales’ arc within the Spider-Verse, though plot details remained tightly under wraps. These glimpses are typical for a high-profile animated trilogy finale.[1]
- Related developments: There has been talk of spin-offs and expansions within the Spider-Verse ecosystem (e.g., Spider-Punk and other potential projects) that could influence the pacing and interconnected storytelling of Beyond the Spider-Verse. This is common for Sony’s broader Spider-Verse slate as it builds out a shared multiverse.[5][9]
Illustration: A quick snapshot of the recent narrative around Beyond the Spider-Verse shows a pattern of extended production timelines, with 2027 as the prevailing target date in many outlets, and scattered public updates signaling ongoing work rather than a completed product.[2][3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles from a specific outlet (e.g., Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, or IGN) for the latest concrete dates or statements and summarize them. I can also create a brief timeline visual showing the major reported dates and delays.