The Spider-Verse is expanding once again—this time with a bold, rebellious twist. Sony Pictures Animation is developing a “Spider-Punk” animated feature film, and it’s already turning heads thanks to co-writer Daniel Kaluuya. Known for his Oscar-winning performance in “Judas and the Black Messiah”, Kaluuya is no stranger to telling powerful stories.
Daniel Kaluuya’s Involvement In Spider-Verse
He previously voiced Hobie Brown, aka Spider-Punk, in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”, and now he’s helping bring the character front and center in this new animated movie.
“Spider-Verse” Universe Expands
Joining Kaluuya is Ajon Singh, a rising writer with a knack for sharp storytelling, most recently seen in his work on “Primetime”. Together, the two are set to deliver a film that’s equal parts electric, emotional, and unapologetically punk.
First introduced in 2015’s Spider-Verse comic crossover, the character hails from Earth-138 and isn’t your average web-slinger. He’s an anti-establishment hero who fights against corrupt systems, decked out in spiked denim and shredding on a guitar between battles. His gritty attitude, radical style, and activist mindset make him a standout in the multiverse—and a perfect candidate for a solo movie.
With Sony’s Spider-Verse films already redefining the superhero genre—”Into the Spider-Verse” won an Oscar and “Across the Spider-Verse” grossed nearly $700 million—the bar is high. But with Kaluuya at the creative helm, fans are expecting a story rich in rebellion, justice, and character depth. Visually, the film is expected to lean hard into the punk rock aesthetic, with bold animation and possibly a killer punk soundtrack to match.
While the movie is still in early development, the hype is real. Between Kaluuya’s passion for the character and Sony’s ongoing expansion of the universe—including upcoming projects like Spider-Noir—Spider-Punk feels like the next big moment for superhero cinema.
More than just another character story, Spider-Punk has the potential to speak directly to a generation hungry for change, authenticity, and heroes who don’t play by the rules. Deadline first reported the news.
