As talks of a deal with Marvel swirl around, it seems like Sony doesn't want to give up hope on a plan for a shared universe, and these plans could still include the hero showing up in a future movie with Captain America.
The recent massive Sony Pictures leak revealed important information like movie deals and salaries, but it also exposed several offensive conversations between executives, producers and directors.
While Sony tries to find out what to do with the future of their most profitable franchise, a recent hack has shown what their discussions were back in 2012 and the concern that the studio has for the future of their brand.
As Marvel maps out their plans for the third phase of movies in their universe and DC is set until 2020 with new superhero features, Sony sits on the sidelines with a lot of possibilities. But could the solution to their problem be a simple fix?
With the series in flux, and Sony looking at different options for their hero, is this the correct time to introduce Miles Morales into the Spider-Man film canon or would he be a dud with moviegoers?
Weak box office numbers and critical responses put Spider-Man in trouble after the last movie, but could Sony be ready to keep pushing forward with the brand even though they don't seem set for the future with their spin-offs?
Sony continues to try and find a way to break into the cinematic universe market with their Spider-Man property and right now, no one is biting. But could their latest idea be the one that gets everyone excited?