Spider-Punk Animated ‘Spider-Verse Movie in Development

Ajon Singh is also working on the new script for the proposed new movie, which would focus on Hobie Brown, voiced by Kaluuya in the ‘Spider-Verse’ films.

(Left) Daniel Kaluuya in 'Nope,' written and directed by Jordan Peele. © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Marvel Comics Spider-Punk. Photo courtesy of Marvel.com

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A ‘Spider-Punk’ animated movie is in development at Sony.
It’ll spin off from the successful ‘Spider-Verse’ movies.
The movie doesn’t yet have a release date.

Daniel Kaluuya made a big impact on Sony’s animated Spider-universe when he voiced Hobie Brown AKA Spider-Punk, who disrupted Miles Morales’ (Shameik Moore) life in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’, and was a romantic rival for the affections of Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), and as a general engine of chaos.

It makes sense, then, that the studio would entrust Kaluuya –– who was part of the process in bringing his character to life beyond simply providing the voice –– in developing a spin-off for the character.

According to Deadline, Kaluuya and Ajon Singh (‘Primetime’) are co-writing a script for the potential new movie, though the trade site cautions that it’s in very early development, so don’t hold your breath for it to happen quickly.

What is Spider-Punk’s history?

Spider-Punk/Hobie Brown (Daniel Kaluuya) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animations’ SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE.

Created by writer Dan Slott and artist Olivier Coipel, Spider-Punk is a version of Spider-Man who leans into a more anarchistic, anti-establishment attitude than Peter Parker. Residing on Earth-138, the character is fueled by his desire to help take down corrupt systems. He first appeared during a Spider-Verse crossover event, as part of 2015’s 'The Amazing Spider-Man #10'.

As mentioned, he first appeared on the big screen in 2023’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, which was nominated for an Oscar and earned more than $690 million worldwide.

Hobie will be back in ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’, which is scheduled for release in June 2027.

The new movie’s storyline is naturally a mystery, though perhaps it’ll dig into Hobie’s backstory and how he ended up as Spider-Punk. Or it may dig into one of his comic book adventures. Either way: expect mayhem.

Where else can we see Daniel Kaluuya?

Daniel Kaluuya in 'Nope,' written and directed by Jordan Peele. © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Kaluuya, who won an Oscar for his supporting role in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’, might be best known for ‘Get Out’ and his other collaboration with Jordan Peele, ‘Nope’.

He has writing experience too –– Kaluuya co-wrote and directed dystopian Netflix movie ‘The Kitchen’.

Among his other credits are ‘Widows’ and ‘Black Panther’.

Currently, the actor is at work on Chris Rock’s latest movie, which is either titled ‘Misty Green’ or is still figuring that out. And he’s attached to produce and potentially star in a movie based on kids’ show ‘Barney’, about the big purple dinosaur.

When will the ‘Spider-Punk’ movie be on screens?

Given that it takes years between the main ‘Spider-Verse’ movies, we’d hazard a guess that the spin-off will be in production for a while, even if it leaves the development stage.