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Marvel Studios Eyes Live-Action Miles Morales After Animated Spider-Verse Concludes
7/24/2026, 1:52:49 PM
Core Plan: Introducing Miles Morales to the MCU
Marvel Studios chairman Kevin Feige announced that a live-action version of Miles Morales – the Black-costumed Spider-Man who debuted in Sony’s animated *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* (2018) – is slated for a future MCU film.
Background & Context
Miles Morales first appeared on the big screen in the 2018 animated *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* and returned in *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* (2023). The sequel *Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse* is scheduled for release in 2027, where the character is trapped in an alternate universe while protecting his family. In 2023, producer Amy Pascal confirmed that a live-action Miles Morales film was in development, signaling Marvel’s long-term interest in the character beyond the animated series.
Official Statements & Responses
Feige emphasized Sony’s “very popular and excellent” animated series as a foundation for future MCU integration. Feige also referenced ongoing discussions about the narrative direction of the next two to five Spider-Man movies.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The good news is, Sony has the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse series, which are very popular and excellent, and Beyond the Spider-Verse is coming out next year,” — Kevin Feige
- “Somewhere there’s bound to be a Black Spider-Man,” — Electro
- “Audiences around the world were thrilled because they knew it might be a hint at Spider-Man Miles,” — Feige. Feige
- “We’ve been thinking and discussing more Spider-Man adventures, regardless of agreements or contracts. My production partner, Amy Pascal, is already working on it, and we’ve had in-depth discussions about what the next two, three, four, and five Spider-Man movies might be about.” — Feige. Feige
What’s Next
Marvel has not disclosed a specific release window or title for the live-action Miles Morales project. Feige indicated that the plan will unfold after the animated *Spider-Verse* series ends in 2027, with further details expected as development progresses.
