There are as many reasons forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseto have won the Best Animated Feature Oscar as there are alternate universes and Spider-People. If you happened to miss Sony Animation’s visually stunning and character rich superhero flick in theaters, you’re in luck because it’s now available on Digital, DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K release. And while the award-winning and infinitely rewatchable feature is more than worthy enough of a purchase on its own, this home release is full of rewarding looks at the Spider-Verse’s many characters, the history of Miles Morales & Friends in Marvel Comics, a starting guide to Easter egg hunting, a tribute to the late, greatStan Leeand much more.
With that in mind, we’ve included everything we learned from theSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseBlu-ray below. This includes trivia from the filmmakers commentary and the included Alternate Universe viewing mode, which folds in animatics and “deleted scenes” that offer a whole new angle on theSpider-Versestory; for example, an early draft of the plot included Miles' best friend/roommate Ganke Lee learning about his superpowers and helping him figure out how to use them by watching a documentary on Spider-Man. (Additionally, I learned that filmmakersPhil LordandChris Milleralways sneak a dolphin and dolphin call into their projects;Spider-Verseis no exception.) Even the Blu-ray cover itself has a fun surprise for fans once they unsleeve it to get at the Blu-ray goodness inside!
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseis an easy recommendation to buy on home video. Please enjoy a ton of trivia below, along with clips and artwork from the award-winning animated flick:
Bonus Materials Include:
Filmmakers’ Commentary:
Co-writer/producer Phil Lord, producer Chris Miller, co-directors Bob Persichetti and Peter Ramsey, and co-director/co-writer Rodney Rothman.
We Are Spider-Man:Exploring and celebrating one of the key themes of the film,We Are Spider-Mantakes a deep dive into the diversity of the characters and aspirational core that any person from any gender or cultural background can wear the mask.
Spider-Verse: A New Dimension:With a stunning visual style and state of the art animation designed to take the viewer into the pages of a comic,Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verseis not only a love letter to comic books but a groundbreaking take on the super hero genre. Hear from the artists and filmmakers who pushed the boundaries of the artform as they discuss their journey.
The Ultimate Comics Cast:Enjoy this showcase of all of the fan favorite characters featured in the Spider-Verse and the spectacular cast who were chosen to bring them to life.
A Tribute to Stan Lee & Steve Ditko:Celebrate the amazing legacy and powerful spirit of the creators of Spider-Man.
The Spider-Verse Super-Fan Easter Egg Challenge:The Spider-Verse is loaded with Easter Eggs, from cameos to comics references. Fans are challenged to find them all!
Designing Cinematic Comics Characters:A breakdown of all aspects of the character design including costume, movement in animation, and distinct powers for each character.
Heroes & Hams:Meet the amazing Spider-people of the Spider-Verse.
Scorpions and Scoundrels:Explore the classic villains whowreak havoc on the Spider-Verse.
Alternate Universe Mode:In this all-new viewing experience, discover alternate scenes, plotlines, characters, and more with the filmmakers as your guide.
2 Lyric Videos
All-New Original Short “Spider-Ham: Caught In a Ham”It’s another normal day for Peter Porker, a.k.a. the Spectacular Spider-Ham, fighting bad guys and loving hot dogs, until a mysterious portal starts messing with the very fabric of his cartoon reality.
