Sony confirms Spider-Punk is in development
Sony Pictures Animation has given a fresh update on its Spider-Verse expansion: a Spider-Punk solo film is officially in early development. The studio’s confirmation comes roughly six months after the project was first announced and reassures fans that the punk-powered Hobie Brown will headline a standalone entry in the Spider-Verse slate.
Daniel Kaluuya, who first voiced Spider-Punk in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and is set to return in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is attached to reprise the role. Beyond that, Sony has not announced a release date, and the project remains in the formative stages.
Who is Spider-Punk (Hobie Brown)?
Spider-Punk, a distinct Spider-Man variant known for his rebellious aesthetic and rock-and-roll attitude, captured audience attention after appearing in Across the Spider-Verse. In the film’s continuity he’s Hobie Brown from New London (Earth-138) and had his powers for several years before the events of Across. His look, energy, and chemistry with other heroes—particularly Spider-Gwen and Miles Morales—helped make him an immediate fan favorite.
While the new spin-off will center on this incarnation of the character, Sony has not revealed the story, setting, or where the film will sit in the Spider-Verse timeline. That leaves open questions about whether the film will tell an origin tale, a new standalone adventure, or tie directly into the events of the wider franchise.
Creative team and current status
The only currently confirmed creative credit beyond Kaluuya is co-writer Ajon Singh. In December, Kaluuya said the script’s first draft was in its “finishing stages” and indicated the spin-off will “build upon the character” he played in 2023’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Beyond those remarks, details on additional writers, a director, producers, or a full cast have not been released.
Sony Pictures Animation president Kristine Belson provided a cautious but positive update, saying the studio is “active on both” the Spider-Punk project and another Gwen-focused spin-off. Her comment—“I’m not allowed to say. But we are active on both.”—confirmed development activity without offering specifics.
How Spider-Punk might fit into the Spider-Verse
With no official plot or timeline revealed, there are a few possible directions for a Spider-Punk film:
- An origin story that explores Hobie Brown’s life and motivations before he became Spider-Punk.
- A character-focused adventure that expands his relationship with Gwen, Miles, and other allies.
- A tie-in that dovetails with events from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Until Sony releases more details, fans will be left to speculate. The presence of Kaluuya and the promise that the script builds on his Across performance suggest the studio intends to preserve continuity with the existing Spider-Verse world.
Sony’s broader Spider-Verse plans
Sony is clearly investing in spin-offs beyond the main trilogy. Alongside Spider-Punk, the studio confirmed it is developing a Spider-Gwen spin-off. These projects indicate a strategy to broaden the Spider-Verse franchise by spotlighting popular alternate-universe heroes introduced in the animated films.
Status of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
The next core installment, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, will continue the multiverse storyline established in Across. The film reunites multiple fan-favorite variants—including Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld), Hobie Brown/Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya), Pavitr Prabhakar (Karan Soni), Margo/Spider-Byte (Amandla Stenberg), Peni (Kimiko Glenn), Spider-Noir (Nicholas Cage), Spider-Ham (John Mulaney), and Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson) and his daughter Mayday—as they pursue a way to rescue Miles Morales after he ends up in the wrong universe.
Production updates have tracked alongside the trilogy’s shifting timeline. In August 2025, Shameik Moore reportedly began recording his lines, indicating voice work was underway. The film’s release schedule has changed multiple times: originally slated for 2024, it was pushed due to production adjustments and industry disruptions, and its currently scheduled release date is June 20, 2027.
Where to catch up
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse remains available to stream for viewers who want to revisit the world and characters that launched these spin-off opportunities. Watching Across will provide context for Spider-Punk’s introduction and the broader multiverse dynamics that Sony continues to expand.
What to expect next
Expect incremental updates rather than a full reveal: additional casting, creative hires, and a formal release window will likely follow as the script and production plans firm up. With Kaluuya attached and the studio publicly active on multiple spin-offs, Spider-Punk is one of the most closely watched projects in the Spider-Verse pipeline—especially for fans eager to see a punk-infused, character-driven superhero story.