2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse explored multiverse and parallel reality concepts, leading to Hollywood's interest in producing multiversal epics
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, continues the multiverse story, with a focus on character development and deeper truths about being a Spider-hero
The film revolves around Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) as the sole protector of his New York City after the death of Peter Parker
Miles' loneliness and romantic feelings for Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) are explored in his world's bright, saturated visual design
Across the Spider-Verse features increased screen time for Gwen, delving into her past and the complexity of a Spider-hero's relationships with the police
The film employs various design languages to visually depict character-specific stories, moving beyond dialogue-driven storytelling for greater impact