Five Years Ago This Week, Marvel’s Biggest Event Proved Sony’s Spider-Man Spinoffs Were Doomed

Eventually, Sony and Marvel came to an agreement, establishing a partnership that has been adjusted several times over the years. This deal brought Tom Holland’s Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Sony also wanted to capitalize on the success with its own Spider-Man Universe, launching films like Venom, Kraven the Hunter, Madame Web, and the Venom trilogy – all connected to, but separate from, the main MCU. However, a major Marvel event five years ago hinted at why these spin-off films would ultimately struggle.








