Why does Sony keep rebooting Spider-Man?

In July, superhero fans will be treated to the sixth Spider-Man movie in just 15 years. Spider-Man: Homecoming, which stars Tom Holland, might be the tipping point for superhero saturation. read more

However, Marvel needed to fit Spider-Man into their own universe and they couldn't do that with what Sony did with The Amazing Spider-man 2. Thus, another reboot with his upcoming appearance in Marvel's Captain America: Civil War, and Sony's stand alone. read more

In July, superhero fans will be treated to the sixth Spider-Man movie and second Spider-Man reboot in 15 years. Why Sony can't quit Spidey. read more

Marvel had been making overtures to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Sony and in Amy Pascal’s last move as head of Sony, she made a deal with Marvel where Sony would make the films, but allow Marvel to control the creative parts of the character. read more

However, Marvel needed to fit Spider-Man into their own universe and they couldn't do that with what Sony did with The Amazing Spider-man 2. Thus, another reboot with his upcoming appearance in Marvel's Captain America: Civil War, and Sony's stand alone. read more

After Sony attempted to reboot its “Spider-Man” franchise with Andrew Garfield as the web slinger, the studio is ready to give it a third try, this time with Kevin Feige, the man who has produced 10 consecutive blockbusters for Marvel Studios. read more