Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Kernel Score: 92% · 8,323 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2023-05-31
Runtime: 140 minutes
Is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse worth watching?
Must-watch. A dazzling, ambitious sequel that pushes animation further than almost anything before it. The story is bigger and ends on a cliffhanger, so you need the first film and patience for the next.
Watch it if you
- loved Into the Spider-Verse
- like visually inventive animation
- enjoy superhero stories about family and identity
Skip it if you
- dislike cliffhanger endings
- want a self-contained story
Best for: Friends' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Stream: Disney+, Fubo, FXNow, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that this PG animated superhero sequel has stylized action and emotional intensity, centered on family, sacrifice, and doing what's right.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Stylized comic-book action and conflict among the Spider-People; energetic peril and chase sequences without graphic gore.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
If you liked Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — 91%: The first film, which you need to see first.
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) — 81%: Classic Spider-Man sequel with real heart.
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) — 81%: Lighter Spider-Man story about growing up.
- The Incredibles (2004) — 85%: Superhero family adventure with style.
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Funny, warm animated superhero story.
- The Wild Robot (2024) — 91%: Beautiful, emotional animation with a sci-fi twist.
Director
Kemp Powers
Cast
- Shameik Moore as Miles Morales (voice)
- Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy (voice)
- Brian Tyree Henry as Jeff Morales (voice)
- Luna Lauren Vélez as Rio Morales (voice)
- Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker (voice)
- Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara (voice)
- Jason Schwartzman as Spot (voice)
- Issa Rae as Jessica Drew (voice)
- Daniel Kaluuya as Hobie Brown (voice)
- Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar (voice)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse FAQ
Is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse worth watching?
Must-watch. A dazzling, ambitious sequel that pushes animation further than almost anything before it. The story is bigger and ends on a cliffhanger, so you need the first film and patience for the next.
Where can I watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse?
In the US you can stream Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Disney+, Fubo, FXNow and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse OK for kids?
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that this PG animated superhero sequel has stylized action and emotional intensity, centered on family, sacrifice, and doing what's right.
What movies are like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse?
If you liked Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, try Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Incredibles.