Arby's Taste Test Nightmare & Spider-Man Fired From MCU - H3 Podcast #137

TL;DR

Sony and Disney fail to reach a deal, resulting in Tom Holland's Spider-Man being removed from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🙈 Spider-Man's removal from the MCU is a disappointment for fans who enjoyed seeing the character integrated into the wider Marvel universe.
• 🍳 Negotiations between Sony and Disney broke down due to a disagreement over profit sharing.
• ↘️ Sony has owned the film rights to Spider-Man since the late 90s and has seen great success with the franchise.
• 💇 Disney's request for a larger cut of the profits reflects the success and popularity of the character within the MCU.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why was Spider-Man removed from the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Sony and Disney failed to reach a deal regarding profits from the Spider-Man franchise, which resulted in Spider-Man being removed from the MCU.

Q: What was the previous deal between Sony and Disney?

Sony financed the films while Disney produced them, and Disney received 5% of the profits.

Q: What did Disney ask for in the new deal?

Disney wanted to split the profits 50/50, which Sony declined.

Q: What is the current status of the Spider-Man franchise?

Sony plans to move forward with the franchise without Marvel's involvement.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Spider-Man was kicked out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after negotiations between Sony and Disney broke down.

• Sony owns the film rights to Spider-Man and had a deal with Disney where Sony financed the films and Disney received 5% of the profits.

• Disney asked for a bigger cut, wanting to split profits 50/50, which Sony declined.

• Tom Holland's Spider-Man is now out of the MCU, and Sony plans to move forward with the franchise without Marvel's involvement.