Spider-Verse composer weighs in after ‘inaccurate’ claim about new film

Spider-Verse composer Daniel Pemberton has weighed in on claims that the majority of the new movie has been scrapped.

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the third instalment of the critically-acclaimed animated superhero films, was due for release in March 2024. However, it was abruptly removed from the schedule with no explanation and no new release date.

Reports from Vulture suggested that production had halted due to conflicts with finishing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Work on the film was further delayed by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which prevented voice actors from recording their dialogue.

According to new reports by reputable film insider, Jeff Sneider, however, the film has now mostly been scrapped and is unlikely to be released for the next two to three years. Sneider suggested that Sony had discarded most of the mvoie for “creative reasons” and said that the team behind it were “relieved” by the decision.

Due to the detailed animation sequences of the film, this would mean that the eagerly anticipated sequel and final instlament in the trilogy is unlikely to be released before 2027.

Composer Pemberton has given a candid response to the reports, casting doubt on their veracity.

“Don’t really ever want to weigh in on this sort of stuff BUT would you ever believe there could sometimes be stuff on the internet that might not always be particularly accurate? Hmmmm…” he said.

His comments comes amid a backdrop of conflicts between Sony and Spider-Verse creators Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The pair had reportedly “endured a heated fight” over the budget for the spin-off series Spider-Noir, which led to the project not being renewed.

The films have received critical acclaim including an Oscar nomination earlier this year, for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in the Best Animated Feature category.

Shameik Moore, the 28-year-old actor who voiced Miles Morales (Spider-Man) in both the 2018 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its newest Oscar-nominated sequel, apologised for his candid reaction to losing the award after he said the team had been “robbed”.

Moore tweeted the word “robbed” after Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron was named winner of the category.

Several X users called out Moore for his response, with one writing: “Show respect to all nominees and winners and humble yourself.”

Moore quickly followed up in another tweet, writing: “Respect to the winner. It’s true, I’m definitely a sore loser, but we didn’t lose, Spider-Verse has impacted A LOT of lives. We may not have been acknowledged tonight but life goes on, and BEYOND….. yea get ready.”