Spider-Man 2017 film

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

It's evidence that Sony still just does not get it. This rushing headlong you see them doing with Venom and Black Cat is exactly what they will do with Spider-Man once they pull out of the MCU. It's what they did with ASM2 as well, which cost them quite a pretty penny in the end.

I did very much enjoy seeing Spidey in Civil War, but the reason I and others are annoyed by this is because none of us trust Sony to do the web-head justice. Between ASM2, Ghostbusters, and no doubt the upcoming Emoji Movie, the company is a complete laughing stock. For them to so boldly imply that they'll be making Spider-Man movies on their own after 2019 (because we all know that's exactly what they'll do) can only be met with laughter and ridicule given their track record.

In one of the leaked 2014 emails, some Sony high-up noted that the company was viewed as "the bad guy" by the public when it came to Spidey. That's because it's always depressing to see someone have a really nice toy and then break it constantly. That's what Sony does almost time they produce a Spidey movie these days - they damage the property's value.

Those are fair points, but I don't feel they really tackle the angle SDP was taking on it. The fact that it happened is reason to celebrate.

Now, when it comes to fears of the future, you have every right to think Sony will drop the ball, but it's not a guarentee. Look at how badly Fox was doing over the previous decade before Deadpool and Logan (X-3, First Class, Fantastic Four and DOFP were all pretty darn medicore or worse, imo, though I'm sure mileage will vary on this).

Things change and improvements can happen. Sony did put out the excellent Spider-Man 1 and 2, then the terrible Spider-man 3 and medicore ASM's. There's a constant ebb and flow with these studios, so there is also room to remain optimistic.

I'd say even moreso now, because Sony has likely picked up some tips and tricks from working alongside Marvel. Especially in relation to what makes Spider-Man tick.

And as great a job as Marvel Studios usually does, they aren't immune to dropping the ball. I would sure be disappointed if we got an ongoing Spider-Man series from Marvel that has the quality of Thor 2, Iron-Man 2, or even Dr. Strange, which was enjoyable enough, but felt incredibly safe and well...boring, to me.

Just my two cents.