Spider-Man fans were left hanging with the cliffhanger ending of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in 2023. Thankfully, a sequel to the movie is in the works.
However, while it’s going to be a minute before Beyond the Spider-Verse hits the screens, Sony has announced a new project that will tide fans over until then. Titled The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story, the animated short film is set to release soon. Here’s everything you need to know about the spin-off.
The Spider Within release date and time
Sony has announced that the upcoming animated film will be set in the Spider-Verse world and will be released on the Sony Picture Animation YouTube channel on Mar. 27, 2024, by 6 a.m. Pacific Time.
What to expect from The Spider Within?
The Spider Within was written by Khalia Amazan and directed by Jarelle Dampier, in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund. The Kevin Love Fund is a non-profit organization created by the basketballer, Kevin Love, to promote mental health care and break the stigma around mental health issues.
The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story follows the protagonist of the Spider-Verse franchise, Miles Morales, in a short story about acknowledging and seeking health for mental health struggles. In the short, Miles struggles to grapple with the different aspects of his life, from family and school, to being a superhero. This leads to him having a panic attack. Thankfully, the short will show him seeking the help he needs. Moreover, it’s important that Miles acknowledges his struggles, and reaches out to the people who care about him. Fans young and old should have quite a bit to take home from the upcoming short.