Sony needs to bring the Spider-Verse’s Miles Morales to life for these three simple reasons

There’s no need for a mega-budget Spider-Man film

The last few Spider-Man films, whether it is Sony or the MCU, have been big budget. Spider-Man 3 cost $250 million, largely due to the cast, but still. The Amazing Spider-Man duology had a combined budget of over $400 million. Now is the perfect time to take a more grounded approach when it comes to Spider-Man. A movie budget that doesn’t exceed the $80 million mark could work. While it’s not exactly a Deadpool or John Wick budget, it’s significantly lower than past Spider-Man movies.

In fact, one thing Sony has done right with their Spider-Man-less universe is focus on lower-budget films. Their combined movie universe since Venom is just under $300 million. It avoids any real potential of a flop. And more importantly, it will give the writers and directors the chance to focus on the story rather than the effects. Miles’ struggles with being a hero and navigating his new life in this new world should be the primary focus.

There are several Spider-Man storylines to borrow from, like the Clone Saga. The Clone Saga arc of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man series has him facing the Assessor, a villain with the ability to create flawless clones. These clones, which include copies of Miles’ loved ones and allies, pose a threat to his personal life and the city.

As Miles tries to unravel the mystery behind the Assessor’s motives and stop his evil plans, he must also confront questions about his own identity. Imagine this being the catalyst for his debut live-action film.