Spider-Man Leaves the MCU

Spider-Man Leaves the MCU

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Overview

Spider-Man Leaves the MCU refers to Disney, the owner of Marvel Comics, potentially failing to reach an agreement with Spider-Man film rights holder Sony to produce more Spider-Man installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.. If the agreement is not reached, Spider-Man will no longer appear in the MCU movies, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige no longer producing future Spider-Man films.

Background

On August 20th, 2019, Deadline reported that Disney, the parent company of Marvel Studios, and Sony Pictures, the owner of Spider-Man film rights, have failed to reach an agreement on the distribution of income from the future Marvel Studios-produced Spider-Man installations.[1][2] Disney reportedly requested 50/50 co-financing arrangement and a larger share of film box office instead of the current five percent of first-dollar gross, while Sony insisted on extending the current agreement.

Due to the inability to reach the agreement between studios, it has been announced that Marvel Studios' president Kevin Feige won't be producing any further Spider-Man films. Additionally, if the agreement is not reached, no more Spider-Man installments will be produced as a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Notable Developments

On August 20th, 2019, Sony Pictures Twitter account posted a three-part response to the news, with the company putting the responsibility for Kevin Feige's departure from the franchise on Disney.


Sony Pictures @SonyPictures SONY ETRS Much of today's news about Spider-Man has mischaracterized recent discussions about Kevin Feige's involvement in the franchise. We are disappointed, but respect Disney's decision not to have him continue as a lead producer of our next live action Spider-Man film. (1/3) 9:49 PM 20 Aug 2019 Sony Pictures @SonyPictures SONY We hope this might change in the future, but understand that the many new responsibilities that Disney has given him including all their newly added Marvel properties - do not allow time for him to work on IP they do not own. (2/3) - 9:49 PM- 20 Aug 2019 Sony Pictures SONY T @SonyPictures Kevin is terrific and we are grateful for his help and guidance and appreciate the path he has helped put us on, which we will continue. (3/3) 9:49 PM - 20 Aug 2019

Much of today’s news about Spider-Man has mischaracterized recent discussions about Kevin Feige’s involvement in the franchise. We are disappointed, but respect Disney’s decision not to have him continue as a lead producer of our next live action Spider-Man film.
We hope this might change in the future, but understand that the many new responsibilities that Disney has given him – including all their newly added Marvel properties – do not allow time for him to work on IP they do not own.

Online Reactions

On the same day, multiple posts criticizing the companies, primarily Sony, for not achieving the agreement, were posted online. In multiple examples, users lamented Spider-Man films potentially no longer being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and expressed concerns that actor Tom Holland could potentially be replaced with another lead (examples shown below).


NEWS SPIDER-MAN LEAVES THE MCU Spider-Man is reportedly out of the MCU as Sony and Disney fail to reach new terms to Co-produce the franchise. I know what I must do Sony I will shred down to it's last atom BREAKING NEWS Kevin Feige Won't Be Involved In 'Spider-Man' Movies Amid Disney-Sony Stand- Off HOME/ FLM/ BREAKING NEWS Disney-Sony Standoff Ends Marvel Studios & Kevin Feige's Involvement In 'Spider-Man' By Mike Fleming Jr August 20, 2019 1254pm MARVEL I lost the kid. AVENG imgflip.com SONY PICTURES
I don't think Tony would've done what he did if he didn't know that you were gonna be here after he was gone. ass EOpeal So that was a f------ lie. comicbook.com i. CB Comicbook L Marvel Studios and Sony End Spider-Man Deal Jamie Lovett 08/20/2019 04:09 pm EDT wait wait no..come fix this peter parker watching sony and marvel fight and mentally preparing himself to lose uncle ben a 4th time when marvel gets the fantastic four and x-men back and right after that sony takes spider man "A SOul for a Soul"

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VinchVolt
VinchVolt

Yes, criticize Sony for not appeasing the dystopian omnicorp asking for more money despite already making literal billions.

I know Sony has a history of being greedy, but I feel that Disney is the one at greater fault here.

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