'Across the Spider-Verse' Re-enters Theaters, Faces Lukewarm Response

[{"selector":"#anim-bffa0da5-4eb9-4f4a-80a5-1c168e20ad92 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4868995751603507e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c65d886f-9d97-4d82-8e6b-23d4a1f62e3d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" made a return at the US box office, targeting premium screens to benefit from awards nominations. image: Sony Pictures image: Sony Pictures

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[{"selector":"#anim-f129f2cd-dc21-48b4-8433-4f3767a21b77 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4868995751603507e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ab8826af-8185-4f76-9fa2-d925624ce20f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Th sequel follows Miles Morales , transported across the Multiverse, teaming up with Gwen Stacy to stop the villainous Spot . image: Sony Pictures image: Sony Pictures

[{"selector":"#anim-f16b36c6-af64-40d7-b1ca-0e1865a1184e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4868995751603507e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3e17d230-2627-4554-9193-480fc58c1e77","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The animated film starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, and Luna Lauren Velez. image: Sony Pictures image: Sony Pictures

[{"selector":"#anim-722a36aa-e4bb-401c-9a81-fc742b713c3d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4868995751603507e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d535d49c-5b72-497e-b129-000e21ee8a27","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, the film grossed $381 million do mestically and $690 million worldwide. image: Sony Pictures image: Sony Pictures

[{"selector":"#anim-82cf27ab-9790-4112-9ab4-d0dbd3a88bcb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4868995751603507e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dfac90b7-bf3f-4a5c-9aaf-4e8c313409be","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It was released in theatres on June 2, 2023, with an estimated budget of $150 million. image: Sony Pictures image: Sony Pictures