Sydney Sweeney's Superhero Era Begins In The Madame Web Trailer

The Spider-Verse is about to get even bigger. While Sony’s universe of Spider-Man characters has been super high-octane in the past, its next addition sounds like it’ll veer much more on the haunting and creepy side of things. Madame Web will bring one of Marvel Comics’ most dark and unique mutants to the big screen, with Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, and Emma Roberts at the helm. Before you get too wrapped up in the spiderwebs, here’s what fans can expect from Madame Web in terms of its cast and release date.

While Madame Web is a Marvel character, the upcoming movie won’t be part of Disney’s sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe (unless that Eddie Brock cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home really does open a portal between the two superhero movie worlds in the future). Instead of teaming up with the Avengers, Madame Web is set in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, which was started by Venom and its sequel and is being expanded to include Morbius, Kraven the Hunter, Nightwatch, and Sinister Six. These movies have a notably darker tone than their MCU counterparts, incorporating tons of horror and psychological thriller elements.

Madame Web is expected to lean all the way into the dark, horror-inspired intrigue of this universe, considering the character its based on. In the comics, Madame Web is an elderly woman who is paralyzed and blind, living out her days connected to a web-like life support machine. Though she’s physically limited, she has powerful mental abilities, including clairvoyance, telepathy, and precognition. She often helped Spider-Man in his battles by providing pivotal insight.

Johnson’s version of the character will, of course, be much younger, as a young Cassandra Webb begins to tap into her power to see the future.

Madame Web Is Premiering Soon

While the plot of Madame Web doesn’t sound too romantic, it’s hitting theaters on Valentine’s Day. You can catch the arachnid chaos on Feb. 14, 2024.

The Cast Is Full Of Big Names

Dakota Johnson will star as the title character. The film will also star Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced as a trio of young women whom Madame Wed must save from a grisly fate. Sweeney, O’Connor, and Merced portray Marvel Comics characters Julia Carpenter, Mattie Franklin, and Anya Corazon, respectively — all of whom become spider-powered superheroes.

Sweeney’s character is particularly important. Julia Carpenter started off as Spider-Woman in the comics, but ended up inheriting Madame Web’s powers and name upon Web’s murder.

Tahar Rahim will play the movie’s villain, Ezekiel Sims, who is hunting down the three future Spider-Women.

Emma Roberts has also been announced as a cast member, though her role has not yet been revealed. Adam Scott, Zosia Mamet, and Mike Epps will appear in as-of-yet unconfirmed roles.

The Trailer Is A Trippy Ride

The first trailer for Madame Web dropped on Nov. 15, revealing the first look at Johnson’s take on the character. It teases tons of time jumps, chase scenes, and big twists.