Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse: 21 Easter Eggs and Marvel References

Hold onto your webs, Spidey fans! The electrifying Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has dropped, and it’s a treasure trove of tantalizing Easter eggs, unexpected cameos, and vital story hints that could easily slip past even the sharpest of spider senses. As the hotly-anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning animated sensation, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this latest installment promises to soar to even greater heights, with numerous changes and twists since we last joined our favorite web-slinger on the big screen.

But wait, there’s more! The movie unveils a staggering array of Spider-Man variations, formidable new villains, and countless other captivating details that might elude the casual viewer. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the exhilarating world of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and uncover the hidden gems within!

“Let’s Do Things Differently” (Spider-Gwen’s Story)

A unique narrative twist occurs in “Across the Spider-Verse.” Instead of introducing each Spider-Man iteration with the well-known catchphrase, “Let’s do this one last time,” the film delves deeper into Spider-Gwen’s history.

Her introduction sets the tone with a new opener, “Let’s do things differently,” allowing her story to be told from a fresh perspective.

“I Think It’s A Banksy” (Post-Malone)

The remark “I think it’s a Banksy” reappears in “Across the Spider-Verse.” Originally voiced by rapper Post Malone in “Into the Spider-Verse,” this line is brought back following the Guggenheim Art Museum battle against the Da Vinci Vulture.

This occurs in Spider-Gwen’s Earth-65, once again linking to the enigmatic street artist Banksy.

J.K. Simmons Reprises His Role as J. Jonah Jameson

J.K. Simmons’ portrayal of J. Jonah Jameson is as inevitable as death and taxes. He is the quintessential voice of The Daily Bugle’s boss across multiple universes featuring Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), even in the LEGO version!

This is a carryover from Simmons’ previous role as Jameson in Tobey Maguire’s and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies. Indeed, no one else can demand Spider-Man pictures with such gusto.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Receives a Mention from Miguel O’Hara

In Across the Spider-Verse, Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac) battles against a Renaissance-era Vulture (Jorma Taccone) while gripping the multiverse’s turmoil. “Don’t even get me started on Doctor Strange and that little nerd back on Earth-199999,” he exclaims.

Earth-199999 refers to the MCU, where Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Peter Parker (Tom Holland) tampered with the multiverse in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Even though he isn’t present in this film, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man still becomes the butt of a nerdy joke. Tough luck.