Madame Web is the new superhero movie that has excited many Marvel and Spider-Man fans. Starring Dakota Johnson, the suspense thriller is just a few days away from its debut on the big screen and later its streaming release.
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, the spin-off focuses on a clairvoyant mutant who is forced to confront revelations from her past and forms a relationship with three young women destined for powerful future, if they can survive a deadly present.
Despite the hype from comic enthusiasts and the lead actresses, the film has not received great reviews from professionals, being labeled as the worst so far. On Rotten Tomatoes, it only reached 17%.
When could Madame Web arrive on streaming?
Well, everything indicates that the film could arrive in no time. According to The Economic Times, the movie will make its streaming debut just 90 days after its theatrical release, so it could be available by early May of this year.
It is still unknown which platform it could join, but everything suggests that the options will be among Netflix, Disney+ and Fubo. Although Sony lacks its own platform, it usually opts for these two streaming giants.
Dakota Johnson, who brings the main female character to life, gave an interview to MeriStation and talked about how she got involved in the project of the first superhero movie of the year, which belongs to its own world.
There, she confessed: “They sent me the script to read, and I thought it was very clever, realistic, different. But it’s not part of the Spider-Man universe; it’s a new world within Marvel from the perspective of Madame Web”.
How did the character of Madame Web originate?
Madame Web, whose real name is Cassandra Webb, made her first appearance in “The Amazing Spider-Man” #210 in 1980. She was created by writer Denny O’Neil and artist John Romita Jr.
Cassandra Webb was blind from birth, and despite her visual impairment, she developed extraordinary psychic abilities. These abilities allowed her to have premonitions and perceptions beyond normal human senses. Eventually, she adopted the alias Madame Web and became a key figure in the Spider-Man universe.
Her connection with the arachnid hero was established when Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, saved her from an attack. In gratitude, Madame Web became a mentor and advisor to him, providing guidance in critical moments and helping him understand his destiny as a hero.
Throughout Spider-Man’s stories, Webb has had various incarnations and has been portrayed by different characters. She has played a significant role in cosmic events and has been a spiritual guide for several characters within the Marvel universe. Her story and origin have undergone various revisions and reinterpretations over the decades.