The first trailer for Sony and Marvel’s upcoming Spider-verse movie, Morbius, is here, and while it nicely summarizes the titular vampire’s backstory, it also reveals quite a few intriguing plot details related to the main Spider-Man storyline.
Spoilers ahead for Spider-Man: Far From Home.
But first, some spoiler space!
By the way, did you know that J.K. Simmons is rumored to be playing the MCU version (NOT the Sam Raimi version) of J. Jonah Jameson in Morbius?
You do now!
The trailer essentially walks us through the life of its antihero, from his childhood as a bullied schoolboy to his rebirth as a vampire. Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is a celebrated doctor with a rare blood disorder on the search for a cure. Out of desperation, he takes a trip to a bat-cave and entices the fanged critters to take a sip of his blood, transforming him into an undead super-human whose powers include “increased strength and speed,” “the ability to use echolocation,” and “an overpowering urge to consume blood.”
Two specific parts in the trailer, though, extend beyond Morbius’ story and give us a clue as to Spidey’s fate following Spider-Man: Far From Home. The first takes place at 2:09. As Morbius walks through the city, he passes by some graffiti featuring the word “Murderer” scrawled over Spider-Man’s webby visage. This is clearly in reference to Far From Home’s post-credits scene, wherein J. Jonah Jameson broadcasts edited footage that frames Spidey for Mysterio’s murder and the attack on London, which means that Mysterio’s scheme to turn the public against our teenage vigilante was a roaring success.
The other is this guy.
As you’ll recall, Michael Keaton played Vulture in Homecoming. His appearance here, at the end, could mean a whole host of things. Our theory? Either he’s forming a superpowered team (Sinister Six) to take out Spider-Man, or he’s cooking up an unrelated scheme because he considers himself in debt to Spider-Man.
We’ll find out when Morbius arrives in theaters this summer.
Oooooh, boy…THIS is gonna be a big ol’ mess of continuities.
I can’t help thinking that Sony’s films will try their hardest to act like they’re part of the MCU, and the MCU will ignore them entirely.
The graffitti might be referring to Far From Home, but the Spider-man depicted is clearly Trilogy Spider-man. You can see the extra-emphasized web lines. So this could actually all be set in the Trilogy setting. Anyone know what Tobey is doing?
And… was that Matt Smith?
Looks interesting. I was completely unaware of this until now, but I loved Keaton’s Vulture so this could be an interesting thing. The only comic vampire I was really aware of was Blade (not a movie I’ve seen, except for once when it was on in the background for what might be the cheesiest oneliner I’ve EVER heard about ice skating uphill). But I like the general atmosphere of it.
Also, glad to see a trailer went with ‘unexpected remake’ of a classical song instead of classic rock ;)
@@.-@, yes, he’s playing Loxias Crown, AKA Hunger. He’s the main villain/antagonist of the film.
I’m a little interested in this – partly out of loyalty to Mr Matt Smith (whatever the film may be he is unlikely to be boring), partly out of curiosity to see the Vampire Leto and partly out of the firm conviction that Mr Jared Harris is a most excellent asset for any film.
Also, Michael Keaton! (-:
Morbius is not an undead creature, he is called the “Living Vampire”. He does not have any of the standard weaknesses of vampires (sun, garlic, religious objects, etc.). He does require human blood to survive, however.
I want Mahershala Ali’s Blade to cameo in the post credit’s scene.
@8: Yeah, Morbius was intended to get around then-Comics-Code restrictions of “no undead in comics”. So he was The Living Vampire Created By Science.
A few years later, the Code collapsed and vampires were now everywhere, making Morbius an anomaly (at least).
I’m wondering why Sony is choosing to revive him now, and how this movie is supposed to differ from every other vampire story.