It seems the impossible has come to pass. After striking a deal to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe years ago, the tentative relationship with Sony and Disney has floundered. According to a new report by Deadline, the two studios entered a stand-off resulting in Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige being removed from Spider-Man's future, and the Internet has... well, they have a lot to say.
Not long ago, fans were treated to the shocking news that Disney and Sony Pictures are parting ways. Deadline reports a stand-off between the studios over co-financing did not work out for Peter Parker in the end. After Disney asked for more profit cut of the Spider-Man films, Sony Pictures decided to go without as the report says Marvel Studios executives like Feige will have nothing to do with the Queens hero moving forward.
This news has been shocking to fans given how beloved Spider-Man has become in the MCU. After debuting in Captain America: Civil War, Peter became a favorite with fans will before his first standalone movie went live. Tom Holland made for a perfect Spider-Man whom creator Stan Lee approved of, and Spider-Man went on to do major things within the MCU. Most recently, he hit a high point with Spider-Man: Far From Home given its hugely successful box office.
Now, it looks like things are going to go south for Spider-Man in the MCU. Disney was eager to refinance a deal with Sony Pictures that would give them 50/50 moving forward, but no deal was to be had. In return, Sony offered back the deal Disney originally went with to gain access to Spider-Man, but the 5% first dollar terms did not impress them. A deal was not made, and with little to no negotiation to go on, the tough decision was made to separate.
Of course, fans are distraught by the report as they see how corporate hardball is tearing Spider-Man in half. At this point, something significant would have to happen to save Peter's spot in the MCU, but netizens are not willing to give up hope just yet.
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