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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - stunning early reactions revealed

Is this Marvel's best movie so far?

The first reactions for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are in and it's being unanimously praised, both for its visual style and storyline.

When James Gunn was asked in an interview recently what is favourite superhero movie of all time was, the obvious choice was there: Superman.

But, he didn't go for the Man of Steel - instead he went with Spider-Man: Across The Universe. A big nod, then, from someone who now heads up DC's entire superhero unit. But also one that echoes the universal acclaim for that movie.

Its sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse would have to go some, then, to match the praise of its animated predecessor but early reactions of the film do just that, with some saying it surpasses the brilliance of the first movie.

Here are a selection of critics reactions about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse...


Stunning. Masterpiece. Incredible. Perfect. Sure, they are early reactions but Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is shaping up to be an absolute must watch when it hits the big screen 2 June.