Aug. 27, 2026

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Why Sony Built a Spider-Man Universe Without Spider-Man

Sony spent nearly a decade trying to build a Spider-Man cinematic universe without Spider-Man, launching villain spin-offs like Venom, Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter. What began as a surprise hit with Venom quickly turned into one of Hollywood’s biggest franchise failures, filled with box office bombs, confusing timelines, and chaotic productions. In this video we break down why Sony’s Spider-Man Universe failed, how the Marvel rights deal shaped the strategy, and why removing Peter Parker doomed the entire franchise from the start.

0:00 Intro

0:34 Sony and Marvel

2:28 Venom

4:41 Morbius

6:32 Madame Web & Kraven the Hunter

8:05 Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

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