The Spider-Man universe is not just a complex web of characters, it also has a tangled web of rights and studio deals. According to insider DanielRPK, one of the sticky threads of this web involves the villainous rogue’s gallery.
While the Spider-Man universe holds several intriguing and scary villains, it is a task to get them onto the big screen. The recently revealed details suggest that some of the big names that Sony owns as its villains will not appear in Marvel films.
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Marvel Might Not Be Able To Use Rhino, Calypso And Chameleon In Its Spider-Man Films
As we all know, Sony Pictures holds the film rights to Spider-Man and its supporting cast. Moreover, it has strict policies when it comes to lending its characters. Apparently, once a character is featured in a Sony-produced film, Marvel Studios is blocked from utilizing them in their own projects.
While Marvel has iconic villains of its own, Sony holds the right to some of the most invincible and twisted villains. This policy has significant implications for the future of the MCU versions of the films. Moreover, the upcoming ‘Kraven the Hunter’ film is set to introduce Rhino, Calypso, and Chameleon.
While the film in itself sounds promising, it means these classic adversaries are off-limits for future movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, this villainous blockade definitely presents a challenge for Marvel. However, it also opens up opportunities to introduce new and exciting adversaries to the Spider-Man mythos.
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Sony Is Expanding Its Spider-Man Villain Universe
Sony Pictures has been expanding its Spider-Man universe with a focus on the iconic villain roster. From the Venom franchise featuring the titular anti-hero and Carnage to the upcoming ‘Kraven the Hunter’ introducing a formidable lineup of villains, Sony is building its own cinematic universe.
However, while Sony’s own universe might be good in itself, it’s definitely a challenge for Marvel if the rumors are true. However, despite being a hurdle, it also pushes Marvel to explore lesser-known villains or introduce entirely original antagonists. Furthermore, fans can expect to see fresh faces as villains.
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