One of the standout animated superhero franchises in recent memory is undoubtedly the ‘Spider-Verse’ series. The inaugural film, ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ enjoyed monumental success, while its sequel, ‘Across the Spider-Verse,’ shattered records.

Marking Sony Pictures Animation’s first global theatrical release since ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ in 2019, the film garnered critical acclaim and achieved remarkable box office feats. Surpassing its predecessor, it grossed an impressive $690.5 million worldwide, ranking as the third highest-grossing film in the U.S. for 2023. Notably, it claimed the title of Sony Pictures Animation’s highest-grossing film and clinched the Best Animated Film award at the National Board of Review. Furthermore, the American Film Institute honored it as one of the top 10 films of 2023.

With news of a third installment in the Spider-Verse saga on the horizon, speculation among fans has centered on the possibility of a live-action project featuring Miles Morales. During a recent conversation with Variety,...