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For, like, forever, Spider-Man has been one of the biggest fan-favorite characters introduced initially in Marvel Comics and then in the MCU.
However, while his initial live-action projects did justice to him through the ways the filmmakers helmed them under the production direction of Sony, the latest films in the franchise haven’t been all too favorable, all because of the excessive use of AI.
Yet, while that’s that, it seems like things are about to get worse instead of getting better. This comes after the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), Tony Vinciquerra, recently confirmed that the studio is eyeing to use more AI to reduce costs in the near future.
And, as expected, this news is anything but good for all those fans who were hoping to see more projects like the ones before.
Spider-Man Projects to Use More AI? So Says Sony CEO
While Spider-Man fans must have been looking forward to a piece of more hearty news regarding future updates on their favorite saga at Sony’s recently held investor event in Japan,what actually lies in store for themwouldn’t end up pleasing them all too much.
Especially because it has something to do with the increased use of artificial intelligence in future projects of the studios.
According to what SPE CEO Tony Vinciquerra openly admitted at the event (viaIndieWire):
We are very focused on AI. The biggest problem with making films today is the expense.
Judging from his statement, it is evident that the studios are looking forward to this approach to cut costs and create more efficient products.
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As per what Vinciquerracontinued to admitwithout mincing his words:
We will be looking at ways to…produce both films for theaters and television in a more efficient way, using AI primarily.
Needless to say, that does not sound all too well, and rightly so for a majority of reasons, including especially the visual effects used in the movies.
Since Vinciquerra seems to be talking about it allfilms, it sounds liketheSpider-Versemovieswouldn’t be the only ones affected by this and result in a project presumably overwhelmed by the use of artificial intelligence in its making: Live-action movies might be affected as well.
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While this is already bad news for thoseSpider-Versefilms because the end results aren’t always all favorable, if what we’re assuming is true, then those live-action films will be affected in even worse ways if their visual effects start getting generated by artificial intelligence.
For one, a lot of fans were already upset with howTom Holland‘s saga as the web-slinger turned out to be; and it wasn’t because of the star-studded plot or tremendous acting chops of all the actors, but rather, because of how much VFX was used in the movie, especially in the web-slinging scenes.
Comparing this with previous films from the saga like the onesAndrew Garfieldstarred in made it even worse because Garfield’s films had the most epic web-slinging action stunt scenes since those wereactually shotwith the actor swinging on ropes and pullies for real.
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All of this being said, if the upcoming live-actionmovies include even more focus on VFX— and one seemingly highly incorporated with AI, at that — then the Spider-Man franchise just might be heading towards its doom because fanswon’t tolerate it at all.
Fans Aren’t Happy With How Things Are Unfolding for the Spider-Verse
Because of all the reasonsmentioned above, fans aren’t happy with this latest statement from the CEO of SPE.
If anything, not only are they concerned about how the projects would turn out to be with more inclusion of artificial intelligence, but they are also worried that this shift would kill the art of filmmaking, especially for the web-slinger’s projects.
Taking toX, here’s how they’re reacting to this news:
please someone take their spider-man rights away from them
— 𝑀𝒶𝓃𝓊𝑒𝓁 (@MagicDelOcho)August 17, 2025
It better not.pic.twitter.com/krhbXjabyv
— 𝒮𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘦 🏳️⚧️ ★ ʀᴇʙᴇʟ ᴍᴏᴏɴ (@SnyderQueen_)July 23, 2025
Wasn’t the point of the writer strike to keep AI out?pic.twitter.com/QF0dibIhIq
— kami (@KamiAnimess)July 16, 2025
me if i see them try using ai on SpiderVerse filmspic.twitter.com/urqWImvXkS
— Justin (@reldrago)June 05, 2025
Big mistake.
— About Movies 🎬 (@CinemaOfScreams)June 06, 2025
Cut costs by:
Less CGICut unnecessary BTS positionsWrite better storiesReduced budgets for films to boost creativity
— Anjoy (@MsStory_Dragon)July 17, 2025
pic.twitter.com/7gOEQq3gUa
— dogwood maple (@dogwood_maple)July 17, 2025
The art of filmmaking is not only dead, but now it’s corpse is being violated by AI
— Bre S (@fearmeitsbre)July 22, 2025
I want all these film companies to fail at this point. They are holding some of the most influential licenses hostage to milk them for profit and there some how not even good at the profit part anymore what the hell
— TheMadFanBoyBlack (@MadFanBoyBlack)June 29, 2025
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As can be derived from all of these comments, fans are anything but happy with how things are unfolding for their favorite friendly neighborhood superhero’s lore. And rightly so, because the superhero’s future is actually starting to look pretty bl-AI-k from here onwards.
Mahin Sultan
Senior Writer
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
