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Spider-Man: Sony ‘disappointed’ at Disney over Marvel decision
MOVIE giants Sony have said they're "disappointed" with Disney after they booted Spider-Man out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Reports on Tuesday said that, amid a stand-off between Disney and Spider-Man producers Sony Pictures, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is not going to make any more Spider-Man films.
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Sony have now spoken out - and they're not happy.
They said in a statement: "Much of today’s news about Spider-Man has mischaracterized recent discussions about Kevin Feige’s involvement in the franchise.
"We are disappointed, but respect Disney’s decision not to have him continue as a lead producer of our next live action Spider-Man film."
"We hope this might change in the future, but understand that the many new responsibilities that Disney has given him – including all their newly added Marvel properties – do not allow time for him to work on IP they do not own.
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"Kevin is terrific and we are grateful for his help and guidance and appreciate the path he has helped put us on, which we will continue.”
Currently, Tom Holland's web-slinging crusader appears alongside the likes of Iron Man and Thor in Disney's Avengers franchise.
Many fans wasted little time calling for a boycott of the hit movies - while others went further still and said that 23-year-old actor Tom should refuse to play the character.
One tweeted: "Tom Holland should boycott and drop out of Spider-Man 3 to force Sony to work with Marvel. Spider-Man 3 would TANK without Holland & the MCU behind it."
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Another said: "The best way to show our response to Sony after cutting ties with Marvel is to boycott Sony’s biggest upcoming blockbusters. Let them Know we want Spider-Man where he belongs!"
A third fumed: "I suggest we boycott the next Spider-Man film so Sony gets the point that Spidey made money off the backs of MCU movies and without that they won't make as much."
Another fan added: "I’m absolutely broken about Sony trying to remove #SpiderMan from the MCU after how close he was with Tony Stark. A real d*** move on their part."
They added the hashtags: "#BoycottSony #BoycottSonySpiderMan."
Even Avengers star Jeremy Renner got involved, demanding Spider-Man return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The stand-off between the studios reportedly stems from a reworking of the deal that would have seen Disney getting a 50-50 stake in the upcoming Spider-Man movies.
Feige's previous last two movies broke two records, with Disney’s Avengers: Endgame the highest grossing film of all time and Spider-Man: Far From Home the highest-grossing film for Sony Pictures.
Brit actor Holland has previously confirmed that he is due to play the hero in a third move for the franchise after Homecoming and Far From Home.
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