Release and reception in France

In December 2018, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was released in French cinemas with an original proposition: to tell the adventures of Spider-Man through an animated film with comic book aesthetics. The film, directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 from AlloCiné viewers, placing it among the best received animated films of that year. Its success extended beyond the public, as it won the Oscar for Best Animated Film, as well as the Golden Globe and BAFTA in the same category in 2019.

New protagonist and multiverse

In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Peter Parker is no longer the only one who can wear the famous red and blue costume. The film follows Miles Morales, a teenager from Brooklyn who discovers his powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. As he tries to understand his new abilities, Miles meets several versions of Spider-Man from parallel universes, including an older and jaded Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man Noir, or Spider-Pig. Together, they must prevent a catastrophe capable of threatening their different realities.

Visual identity and style

Beyond its story, the film distinguishes itself by its visual identity, which mixes 3D animation, comic book aesthetics, bright colors, and visual effects inspired by comics. An approach that has largely contributed to its success among the public. The film’s style was praised for its creativity and for breaking away from traditional animation techniques, offering a fresh look that appealed to both fans and critics.

Positive audience feedback

Reviews published on AlloCiné testify to the enthusiasm generated by the film from its release. According to an anonymous visitor, who gives it 5 out of 5: "It's a magnificent masterpiece. All the scenes are interesting. It's really the best movie of the year!!!" According to Cheapsheep21: "A huge visual punch! I came out of the theater stunned by the amount of visual stimuli my retinas had just taken!!" The film’s reception was overwhelmingly positive, with many viewers highlighting its visuals, storytelling, and originality.

Critical acclaim and sequel

According to moket: "One might think that everything had already been done around Spider-Man. This superb animated film proves otherwise, giving it a second youth thanks to incredible energy, beautiful visual inventiveness, action and humor to sell as well as a handful of nods." According to Citrouilleman: "Wow. A small masterpiece of animation. It's funny, lively, fast, original, and simply excellent." A reception that confirmed the success of this new approach to the character and opened the way for a sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, released in cinemas in 2023.