Who Owns Spider-Man, Sony, Activision or Disney’s Marvel?

The ownership of Spider-Man has changed hands multiple times over the years, leading to some confusion as there were numerous versions of the character appearing in different media. That notwithstanding, the film rights to Spider-Man are exclusively held by Sony Pictures Entertainment and they laid claim to these rights back in the 90s.

In the recent years though, Sony has worked out a deal with Marvel Studios (which is owned by Disney) that allows Spider-Man to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Under this agreement, Marvel Studios produces and co-finances the Spider-Man films and the character is allowed to appear in other MCU movies.

Does Activision Own Spider-Man?

No, Activision does not own Spider-Man. The character of Spider-Man is owned by Marvel Comics, which is a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company. However, Activision has held the video game license for Spider-Man for several years and has developed as well as published several games featuring the character.

Who Owns the Rights to Spider-Man?

The ownership of the film and television rights to Spider-Man is a complex matter that has undergone multiple changes over the years. In the 1960s, Marvel Comics created the character of Spider-Man and the comic book rights to the character were initially owned by Marvel. However, in 1985, Marvel sold the film and television rights of the character to a company called Cannon Group Inc.

In 1989, Cannon Group Inc. went bankrupt and the rights to Spider-Man reverted back to Marvel but that was not for long as they would go ahead to sell the rights to the character to Sony Pictures Entertainment in 1999, having acquired them from Marvel in 1999 when the latter was an independent studio.

The transfer reportedly took place for $7 million, granting Sony the exclusive license to produce Spider-Man movies. Since then, the studio has successfully released several films featuring the beloved superhero.

In 2015, Sony and Marvel reached a deal to share the film rights to Spider-Man, which allowed the character to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, starting with Captain America: Civil War in 2016. This agreement allowed Marvel to use Spider-Man in their films and share in the profits, while Sony retained the rights to make standalone Spider-Man movies.

Who Owns Amazing Spider-Man?

The Amazing Spider-Man movies have a different owner from the other Spider-Man movies.
The first three Spider-Man movies directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire were produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios. However, after the third movie, there were disagreements between Raimi and the studio over the direction of the franchise, and plans for a fourth movie were eventually scrapped.

In 2012, Sony Pictures released The Amazing Spider-Man, directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield. This movie was intended to be a reboot of the franchise, starting a new series of Spider-Man movies with a different cast and crew. The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, were produced by Sony Pictures and Marvel Entertainment. However, they were not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which includes other Marvel characters like Iron Man and Captain America. Instead, they were part of a separate continuity.

In years leading to 2015, Sony Pictures would reach a deal with Marvel Studios to allow Spider-Man to appear in the MCU. This led to the introduction of Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War and he has since appeared in several other MCU movies.

So while the first three Spider-Man movies and the current MCU Spider-Man movies are all part of the same continuity, The Amazing Spider-Man movies were produced by a different company and are not part of that continuity.

Who Owns Spider-Man No Way Home?

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a film produced by Marvel Studios and Columbia Pictures, which are both subsidiaries of the entertainment company, Sony Pictures. The film is distributed by Sony Pictures and, therefore, owned by them. However, as a Marvel character, the rights to use Spider-Man in films are shared between Sony and Marvel Studios, and the character is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) through a licensing agreement.

Therefore, while Sony Pictures owns the distribution rights to “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Marvel Studios has creative control over the character and is involved in the production of the film. This agreement allows for the inclusion of other Marvel characters and storylines from the MCU in the film.

Does Tom Holland Do His Own Stunts In The Spider- Man?

Spider-Man
Image Source

Tom Holland, who portrays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is known for his athletic ability and agility, which makes him capable of performing many of his own stunts. However, there are times when a stunt is too dangerous or complex for even Holland to perform safely which is expected as he is a professional actor and not a stunt performer.

Thankfully, Holland had nothing to worry about with regards to delivering his roles in the Spider-Man movies, as modifications were made to the necessary scenes and he has had several body doubles for the more challenging stunts.

One of the actor’s most well-known doubles is gymnast and stunt performer Chris Silcox, who has worked with Holland on several films, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Silcox has performed some of the most challenging stunts in the Spider-Man movies, including the famous “spidey flip” in Spider-Man: Homecoming and the high-flying action scenes in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

However, Holland has also performed some impressive stunts himself, such as the scene in Spider-Man: Far From Home where he swings through the streets of Venice.
It’s worth noting that while Holland does have a body double for some stunts, he still undergoes extensive training to prepare for the physically demanding role of Spider-Man. He’s shared videos of his training on social media, which include gymnastics, parkour, and martial arts.

Tyna G
Tyna G
Tyna is passionate about sharing authentic news and giving her readers great content. Apart from writing, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys watching good movies

Recommended

Featured Today

Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness, if you've found a possible error, be it factual, editorial or something that needs updating, please contact us

Read This Next