What to know
Madame Web is a superhero film set within Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU). It is the fifth film in the SSU that sees Sony Pictures distributing films based on Marvel Comics characters. Madame Web is directed by S.J. Clarkson and penned by duo Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless who wrote the SSU picture Morbius.
While a few prominent A-list actresses were considered for the main role it was eventually landed by Dakota Johnson who portrays Madame Web. She is joined by small-screen success Sydney Sweeney, known for her breakout role in the hit television series Euphoria. The wider cast sees Mike Epps, Tahar Rahim and Adam Scott all supporting in this Spider-filled adventure. Madame Web was released on February 14, 2024 in cinemas.