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Fact check: In one of my possibly controversial movie opinions, I loved Into the Spider-Verse but intensely disliked Across The Spider-Verse.

Checked on September 10, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement expresses a preference for Into the Spider-Verse over Across the Spider-Verse, citing a strong dislike for the latter [1]. Multiple sources support this claim, with some users agreeing that Into the Spider-Verse is better due to its standalone story and completed narrative [1], while others praise its ambition, enthusiasm, and celebration of diversity [2]. In contrast, Across the Spider-Verse is criticized for being overly long and indulgent, feeling like a setup for a future sequel [3], despite its strengths in animation style and emotional weight [4]. Some sources also highlight the differences in themes and narrative structures between the two movies [5], and reveal the existence of two different versions of Across the Spider-Verse with noticeable differences in scenes, dialogue, and character interactions [6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key omitted fact is the existence of production delays and anticipation for Beyond the Spider-Verse, which provides context on the series [7]. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the production of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, including its scrapped plans and potential creative differences, may be relevant to the user's opinion [8]. Alternative viewpoints include the idea that Across the Spider-Verse has its strengths in animation style and emotional weight [4], and that the movie's incomplete narrative may be intentional, setting up a future sequel [3]. It is also worth considering that the two different versions of Across the Spider-Verse may contribute to varying opinions on the film, including dislike [6]. Furthermore, the fact that Into the Spider-Verse is praised for its ambition, enthusiasm, and celebration of diversity [2] may be relevant to the user's preference for this movie.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be influenced by a bias towards Into the Spider-Verse, as the user intensely dislikes Across the Spider-Verse [1]. This bias may be due to the user's preference for standalone stories and completed narratives, as opposed to setup for future sequels [1]. The statement may also be missing context, as the user does not consider the production delays and anticipation for Beyond the Spider-Verse [7], or the controversy surrounding the production of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse [8]. The user may benefit from considering alternative viewpoints, such as the strengths of Across the Spider-Verse in animation style and emotional weight [4], and the potential for the movie's incomplete narrative to be intentional [3]. Fans of the Spider-Verse series may also benefit from considering the different versions of Across the Spider-Verse and how they may contribute to varying opinions on the film [6].

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