Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Cast
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse follows Miles Morales as he catapults across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Main Voice Cast
Shameik Moore
Miles Morales / Spider-Man
Lead Role
Hailee Steinfeld
Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman
Lead Role
Oscar Isaac
Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099
Main Antagonist
Jake Johnson
Peter B. Parker / Spider-Man
Supporting Role
Issa Rae
Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman
Supporting Role
Daniel Kaluuya
Hobie Brown / Spider-Punk
Supporting Role
Jason Schwartzman
The Spot / Dr. Jonathan Ohnn
Main Villain
Karan Soni
Pavitr Prabhakar / Spider-Man India
Supporting Role
Miles' Family & Brooklyn
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Tyree Henry | Jefferson Davis | Miles' father |
| Luna Lauren Vélez | Rio Morales | Miles' mother |
| Mahershala Ali | Aaron Davis / Prowler | Earth-42 Prowler |
| Shea Whigham | Captain George Stacy | Gwen's father |
| Greta Lee | LYLA | Miguel's AI assistant |
| Rachel Dratch | Ms. Weber | School counselor |
Spider-Society Members
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Samberg | Ben Reilly / Scarlet Spider | Dramatic Spider-Man |
| Amandla Stenberg | Margo Kess / Spider-Byte | Virtual Spider-Woman |
| Jorma Taccone | Adriano Tumino / Vulture | Renaissance villain |
| Shameik Moore | Miles G. Morales | Earth-42 Miles |
| Kimiko Glenn | Peni Parker | SP//dr pilot |
| John Mulaney | Spider-Ham | Peter Porker |
| Nicolas Cage | Spider-Man Noir | 1930s Spider-Man |
Additional Spider-Variants
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Glover | Aaron Davis | Live-action Prowler cameo |
| Tobey Maguire | Spider-Man | Archive footage |
| Andrew Garfield | Spider-Man | Archive footage |
| Denis Leary | Captain Stacy | Archive footage |
| Cliff Robertson | Uncle Ben | Archive footage |
| Peggy Lu | Mrs. Chen | Archive footage |
Cameo Appearances
| Actor | Character | Episode/Role |
|---|---|---|
| J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson | Voice cameo |
| Post Malone | Brooklyn Bystander | Voice cameo |
| Metro Boomin | Metro Spider-Man | Background character |
| Ziggy Marley | Lenny | Shop owner |
| Danielle Perez | LEGO Spider-Woman | LEGO universe |
| Sofia Barclay | Spider-Woman UK | British Spider-Woman |
| Taran Killam | Web-Slinger | Cowboy Spider-Man |
Production Team
| Role | Name | Notable Work |
|---|---|---|
| Directors | Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson | Avatar: The Last Airbender, Soul, Into the Spider-Verse |
| Screenplay | Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dave Callaham | The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street |
| Producers | Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal | Spider-Verse franchise |
| Executive Producers | Avi Arad, Christina Steinberg | Marvel productions |
| Composer | Daniel Pemberton | Into the Spider-Verse, The Trial of the Chicago 7 |
| Music Producer | Metro Boomin | Hip-hop producer |
| Production Designer | Dean Gordon | Into the Spider-Verse |
| Art Directors | Patrick O'Keefe, Jessica Rossier | Visual development |
| Character Designer | Shiyoon Kim | Into the Spider-Verse |
| Editor | Mike Andrews | The Lego Batman Movie |
| Production Companies | Sony Pictures Animation, Marvel Entertainment | Columbia Pictures, Arad Productions |
Awards & Recognition
- Academy Awards 2024 - Best Animated Feature (Pending)
- Golden Globe Awards - Best Animated Feature Film (Nominated)
- Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Animated Feature (Winner)
- Annie Awards - Best Animated Feature (Winner)
- Annie Awards - Best Director (Winner)
- Annie Awards - Best Writing (Winner)
- Annie Awards - Best Character Design (Winner)
- Annie Awards - Best Production Design (Winner)
- Annie Awards - Best Music (Winner)
- BAFTA Awards - Best Animated Film (Nominated)
- Saturn Awards - Best Animated Film (Winner)
- Visual Effects Society Awards - Outstanding Visual Effects (Winner)
- People's Choice Awards - Favorite Family Movie (Winner)
- Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Animated Movie (Winner)
Cultural Impact & Reception
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse revolutionized animation yet again, surpassing its groundbreaking predecessor with a visual style that combined multiple animation techniques to represent different universes. Each Spider-Person's dimension featured unique art styles - from Gwen's watercolor world to Pavitr's Mumbattan blending Indian comic art with dynamic action, creating a visual feast unprecedented in animation history. The film's exploration of canon events and predetermined fate versus free will elevated superhero storytelling to philosophical heights rarely attempted in the genre.
Oscar Isaac's Miguel O'Hara emerged as one of cinema's most complex antagonists, a hero whose rigid adherence to protecting the multiverse made him the perfect foil to Miles' belief in saving everyone. Daniel Kaluuya's Spider-Punk became an instant fan favorite, with his anarchist philosophy and unique animation style inspiring countless cosplays and fan art. The film's cliffhanger ending, originally controversial, built anticipation for Beyond the Spider-Verse to unprecedented levels. Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld's performances deepened their characters' emotional journeys, with the Gwen-Miles relationship and parental themes resonating across age groups. The soundtrack, produced by Metro Boomin, became a cultural phenomenon itself, topping charts and introducing hip-hop collaborations that perfectly captured Miles' Brooklyn roots. The film's representation matters - showcasing Black, Latino, Indian, and diverse Spider-People as heroes of their own stories rather than sidekicks. Technical innovations included developing new software tools specifically for the film's unique visual requirements, with some frames taking up to 140 hours to render. The movie grossed over $690 million worldwide, proving animated films could compete with live-action blockbusters while pushing artistic boundaries. Its success cemented the Spider-Verse as the definitive multiverse narrative, influencing how other franchises approach alternate realities.