By: Michael Gonzalez
Marvelites everywhere are rejoicing over the big news today. No, Samuel L. Jackson is not running for president yet, but we do have the next best thing. The second trailer for Marvel’s Civil War has officially dropped today, and with it came the first glimpse of the newest version of Spiderman. What’s the big deal, you ask? check it out:
He’s finally home!
Sony Pictures owns the movie rights for Spiderman, which kept him apart from Marvel’s shared universe for years (unlike in the comics, where they all coexist). Ever since The Amazing Spiderman 2 failed to live up to Sony’s expectations in 2014, they ended that franchise and decided to reboot (much to the frustration of Andrew Garfield’s Spiderman supporters). The good news is that Sony struck a deal with Marvel that allowed for Spiderman to coexist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Marvel helped Sony develop a new version of Spidey starring Tom Holland, and they placed the character back in high school. The decision was made just in time for
The good news is that Sony struck a deal with Marvel that allowed for Spiderman to coexist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Marvel helped Sony develop a new version of Spidey starring Tom Holland, and they placed the character back in high school. The decision was made just in time for Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. In the original Civil War story, Spiderman played a prominent role, though you won’t find any spoilers here! check out the trailer below:
Up until today, Tom Holland’s Spiderman has been kept completely under wraps from all marketing materials. This is the first time we’ve seen him, in uniform. With all the Spiderman excitement going around, there are a few notable moments from the trailer that seem to be overlooked:
The Scarlet Witch neutralizing The Vision. These are possibly the two most powerful characters involved in the movie, with Thor and the Hulk out of the picture.
A clearer view of The Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman. Along with Spiderman, the Black Panther is also making an onscreen debut, and unlike Spiderman, this will be his first time appearing in a live action film. He appears to be hunting down the Winter Soldier, though the reason behind Panther’s beef with him remains to be seen. And finally, we get a particularly nostalgic view:
The Antman riding on one of Hawkeye’s arrows. Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War will premiere on May 3, based on the epic Civil War comic.
Man that was probably the coolest part of the trailer!
Too exciting to have Spider Man with the gang!