Miles Morales is set to face a completely unexpected villain in his upcoming short film. The synopsis for The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story has been revealed and it confirms that Spider-Man is facing something more terrifying than any comic book baddie.
During the theatrical run of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse earlier this summer, fans were introduced to a short film titled The Spider Within which garnered significant attention at France's Annecy International Film Festival. And although most fans have yet to watch the animated film, the full description of its story suggests Miles is facing a villain that might be a lot harder to defeat than Kingpin or The Blob.
It has been confirmed that The Spider Within will be screened at the upcoming Animation Is Film Festival. The festival organizers have released the synopsis for the film, generating further anticipation for its screening.
The official synopsis for The Spider Within reads as follows:
"Miles Morales struggles to balance his responsibilities as a teenager, friend, and student while acting as Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. After a particularly challenging day living with these pressures, Miles experiences a panic attack that forces him to confront the manifestations of his anxiety and learn that reaching out for help can be just as brave an act as protecting his city from evil."
The short film offers an intimate look into the inner turmoil of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) as he grapples with the pressures of being Spider-Man, leading to a powerful portrayal of a panic attack. It's not exactly the Marvel comic book villain that fans are hoping to see this year but it certainly makes sense. After all, Miles is just a kid trying to balance life, school, and being a superhero. It's an interesting look at how leading a double life can affect superheroes and it's certainly something we would expect from Miles.
We're loving the idea that The Spider Within will bring us back into the Spider-Verse, especially since the third major movie has been delayed indefinitely. For now, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse does not have a new release date just yet. However, fans are hoping that an announcement will be made before the end of the year. In the meantime, you can catch The Spider Within: A Spidere-Verse Story at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles on October 21st, promising an insightful and emotional journey into the world of Miles Morales.
