Do you need to watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse before watching Across the Spider-Verse?

1When it comes to sequels, sometimes we just want to jump into the franchise by watching the sequel, without checking out the first movie. Unfortunately, most of the time, cliff notes and reviews from friends won’t do. So when it comes to watching Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, should you watch Into the Spider-Verse or can new fans jump into the web with Across the Spider-Verse?

If we miss the first call to a new series or movie franchise, it can be tough catching up. It’s not easy picking up from the sequel. However, there are many movie sequels that do an amazing job breaking it all down and explaining all of the details. And, sometimes, a quick recap is all you need. Take for example the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though the movies are more enjoyable if you watch them all, you can watch The Avengers without having knowledge of all the characters.

It really is better to just start from the beginning unless you truly aren’t able to. but there are also some movies that absolutely can’t be skipped if you’re going to want to enjoy the franchise at all. And that’s the case with the latest Spidey movie. 

Where can you watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse before Across the Spider-Verse?

Yes, my friends, you absolutely, positively need to was Into the Spider-Verse before swinging over Across the Spider-Verse. Even if you know the beloved character of Spider-Man well and are familiar with his story (spider bite, uncle Ben, Mary Jane/Gwen Stacy).

This franchise is an entirely new adventure enormously worth of your time. If you want to understand the latest movie in the slightest, go watch the first movie! This may not be an easy task, though, as the movie is not available on any streaming platform. To check it out, you’ll need to rent or buy it on VOD or catch it playing on FX, where it has been airing ahead of the sequel.