Fans React to the End of the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man Deal
At least for the time being, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is no longer part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony blamed the unravelling on the other commitments of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, saying it’s “disappointed” by Disney’s decision. That’s an understatement, and doubly so for fans.
Social media reactions have run the gamut, from rage and sadness to humour and theories about how the impasse between Marvel and Sony might be resolved. Whether it’s anger at Sony, disappointment about the future of Spider-Man and the MCU, or sympathy for Tom Holland, they can all be found on Twitter. Here’s a selection of some of the more memorable responses.
A lot of reactions have been fans voicing their outrage.
Tony’s whole motivation to even consider time travel was to bring Peter back…only for him to disappear again
https://twitter.com/avasaturday/status/1164155684528807940
— Ava Saturday (@avasaturday) August 21, 2019
Many lay the blame on Sony.
Fans: You took Spiderman away from us.
Sony: I don't even know who y'all are.
Fans: You will.#Spidey #SpiderManFarFromTheMCU pic.twitter.com/matk9NGwzY— Mikhail (@Philsenberg) August 21, 2019
— Mikhail Philip Kattuparambil (@Philsenberg) August 21, 2019
Less subdued and less humorous.
what the fuck. I’m so upset, toms dream was to be apart of the MCU, and you can’t just take that away? Tom is our MCU spidey, and I KNOW sony is going to fuck it up. Tom and the entire cast deserve so much better. Fuck this shit. Sony needs to give marvel back the rights
Sony and Marvel Studios Fail to Reach New Deal on Spider-Man; Two More Films Starring Tom Holland in Development But Won't Be Part of the MCU. Source: https://t.co/oFlCmE2TRA pic.twitter.com/MGcnzPVIOA
— Geeks of Color (@GeeksOfColor) August 20, 2019
— bell⋆✨ (@spiderlingdaya) August 20, 2019
Of course, after their initial anger, some fans turned their attention to Tom Holland. Many felt sympathy for the actor.
IT IS TOM HOLLAND’S DREAM TO PLAY SPIDERMAN. DON’T FUCK THIS UP OR Y’ALL BE LOSING MORE MONEY @SonyPictures @DisneyStudios#SaveSpiderMan #SaveSpidey
https://twitter.com/preciousspideyy/status/1164075079472254976
— save spidey ?? (@preciousspideyy) August 21, 2019
Others were quick to point out the similarities between the fates of all actors who play Spider-Man, and how both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield both lost opportunities as Spider-Man, due to the actions of executives.
Andrew Garfield Tom Holland
?
Not getting a third
Spiderman movie
— bi-derman (@IR0NSPIDEY) August 20, 2019
One positive outcome of the controversy was that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man would now be able to interact with Tom Hardy’s Venom. However, many thought that was too little, too late. The crossover came at too high a cost.
Getting to see Spidey and Venom in the same movie but it’s a Sony movie.
Getting to see Spidey and Venom in the same movie but it's a Sony movie. pic.twitter.com/vsnNVLNFYw
— Connor (@Long_LiveConnor) August 20, 2019
— Connor (@Long_LiveConnor) August 20, 2019
The most significant reaction appears to be straightforward: Fans want Spider-Man to remain in the MCU.
