Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney are set to star in Madame Web, a new film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film is part of Sony’s Spider-Verse, which includes characters like Venom, Morbius, and Spider-Man. Here are some facts and details about Madame Web that you may not know.

Who is Madame Web?

Madame Web is a mysterious and powerful psychic who can see the future and the past. She is also connected to the web of life and destiny, a cosmic force that binds all the Spider-Verse characters together. Madame Web first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #210 in 1980, and has since helped Spider-Man and other heroes on several occasions. She is usually depicted as an elderly woman who is blind and paralyzed, and relies on a life-support system that resembles a spider web.

Who is playing Madame Web?

Dakota Johnson, best known for her roles in Fifty Shades of Grey and The Peanut Butter Falcon, will play Madame Web in the film. Johnson has said that she was drawn to the character because of her complexity and mystery. She also revealed that she did a lot of research on the comic books and the Spider-Verse to prepare for the role. Sydney Sweeney, who starred in Euphoria and The White Lotus, will play a younger version of Madame Web, who is also a psychic and a hacker. Sweeney said that she was excited to work with Johnson and to explore the origin story of Madame Web.

Who is directing Madame Web?

Madame Web is helmed by prolific British director S.J. Clarkson, who has directed episodes of shows like Jessica Jones, The Defenders, and Succession. Clarkson is the first female director to helm a Spider-Verse film, and she said that she wanted to bring a fresh and unique perspective to the genre. She also praised Johnson and Sweeney for their performances, and said that they have a great chemistry on screen.

How is Madame Web connected to Venom and Spider-Man?

Madame Web is the most recent addition to Sony’s Spider-Verse, which is now on an ambitious expansion mission. While the Tom Holland Spider-Man films were huge successes, Sony’s attempt to create a cinematic universe centered on Spider-Man characters has gotten mixed reviews. The success of Venom in 2018, starring Tom Hardy, provided the groundwork for Sony’s world, and the sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage built on that momentum. Madame Web is expected to have some connections to Venom and Spider-Man, as well as other upcoming films like Morbius, Kraven the Hunter, and Spider-Woman. A recent YouTube video by New Rockstars goes deeper into the link that has kept viewers intrigued. It shows the Multiverse as a tree, a symbol used in both Sony and Marvel’s animation and live-action films. The spiderverse is a different entity that exists on those branches, much like a spider web. Both studios believe that Destiny controls all characters, yet they are empowered by their capacity to defy their predetermined fate. Eddie and Venom appear in the MCU after the credits roll in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The video speculates that it could all be due to cosmic forces such as the web of life and destiny. They believe that this entity brought Venom and Eddie into the MCU for a reason as if it were all part of a larger plot in the Multiverse. The video shows the importance of Destiny in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Madame Web, who can see the future, is like the guardian of the Spider-Verse, just as Loki is the God of storytelling in the MCU.

When and where can we watch Madame Web?

Madame Web is set to hit the theatres on February 16, 2024. The film was originally scheduled for July 7, 2023, but faced delays due to the pandemic and other factors. The strategic move aims to capitalize on Valentine’s weekend, being a successful slot for previous comic book films like Deadpool and Black Panther. The first trailer of Madame Web was released on November 16, 2023, and received positive reactions from fans and critics. The trailer teased some action-packed scenes, as well as some glimpses of Madame Web’s powers and backstory. You can watch the trailer here. Madame Web is expected to be one of the most anticipated films of 2024, and a game-changer for Sony’s Spider-Verse. If you are a fan of Marvel and Spider-Man, you don’t want to miss this film.