But unfortunately, Madame Web flopped in theaters, and there's very little chance that there will be a sequel. In February, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Sony's plans for the Madame Web franchise had been essentially scrapped after the film's poor reception.
No, Madame Web does not have a post-credits scene. Unlike most Marvel movies, there is no stinger at the end of the superhero film, nor is there a mid-credits reveal. This is unusual for Sony's Marvel films, which tend to hide clues to the future of the superhero universe during their sign-off.
This has resulted in a film not connected to the Avengers or the MCU. Through post-credit turmoil in Venom: Let There Be Carnage, it could be argued that Sony's universe is now part of the MCU multiverse.
While Madame Web is a part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe, it takes place in a new universe than the previous Venom and Morbius movies. “Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines.
“Madame Web” is the newest film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe that is loosely connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film has only made $25.8 million since its debut and is looking to be a major failure for Sony.
Madame Web is a superhero movie about someone with precognitive powers: To the extent that you can actually understand what her powers are, it's that she can see the future and in some cases act to stop terrible events from happening.
The three girls she's protecting who will eventually become Spider-Women (but not in this movie!) do not have any powers. Only the bad guy, Ezekiel, dressed in a Spirit Halloween black spider-suit, has powers, but it's just… being fast and sticking to walls.
Okay, so we're being a bit facetious with this one, but yes, we can assume the baby born at the end of Madame Web is none other than Spider-Man himself, Peter Parker. That being said, the timelines don't really add up...
Phase 5 of Marvel's cinematic universe continues to expand, especially their Spider-verse, this time with the tale of how Madame Web came to be. Within its first three days, “Madame Web” earned 15 million dollars in the box office, alongside a 13 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 56 percent audience score.
Director Sj Clarkson explained that decision in a new interview with THR. “It was about telling a great story. My father always used to say, 'If you have to say something, stand up, speak up and then shut up,'” she said of her choice not to include a credits scene.
Though nothing much is made of it, it's obvious to fans that this child is in fact Peter Parker, the future Spider-Man. Even though Madame Web is tangentially tied to Peter Parker by knowing Ben and Mary, there's no real narrative setup for a connection between Madame Web and Spider-Man.
The acting is lacking, the actors look as bored as you will feel. Script is bad, just some beyond silly lines, the story chops and changes so much your neck will hurt you, some bad CGI, and just boring action.
While some fans tend to be hard on recent superhero movies, Madame Web has already received plenty of criticism. From a poor script to nonsensical plot points and unlikeable characters, Marvel fans have come up with plenty of valid reasons to dislike the new movie.
Julia Carpenter as Spider-Woman makes a non-speaking appearance in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as a member of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Society. A teenage Julia Carpenter appears in Madame Web, portrayed by Sydney Sweeney. This version goes by her father's surname, Cornwall, and is estranged from her family.
Why can't Madame Web walk at the end of the movie?
Back in New York, Cassie uses her powers to save Julia, Mattie, and Anya from Ezekiel — but she essentially sacrifices herself to do it. Cassie is paralyzed by Ezekiel's neurotoxins, blinded by a neon Pespi-Cola sign, and nearly drowned in the East River.
“Madame Web” is a prequel to Spider-Man's origin story that takes place outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that follows Cassandra Webb played by Dakota Johnson.
Madame Web: As Cassandra Webb died, she passed on her abilities as Madame Web to Julia. By inheriting this psychic power, Julia became physically blind but greatly increased her psionic abilities.
Instead, Sony developed it separately as part of their own Spider-Man universe, as Sony owns the rights to Spider-Man and neighboring characters. Therefore, “Madame Web” takes place in the same extended universe as “Venom” and “Morbius.”
Tahar Rahim plays Ezekiel Sims, the villain in Madame Web. He has the power of premonition and wants to stop a group of young women from acquiring their Spider-Women powers.
Webb finds herself having to protect three teenagers from Ezekiel Sims, a murderous adversary with superhuman powers who is hunting them. “Madame Web” is set in 2003 and sort of pays homage to the conventions of the comic book movies of that era.
