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Madame Webs links to Spider-Man have long been something of a sore-point.

However, as the film neared its release date, that changed somewhat.

Dakota Johnson in Madame Web

Instead of being called a spin-off, the studio began emphasizing its autonomous nature.

“We tip the hat.

Or at least, it would be, if thats what Madame Web actually did.

Madame Web

Instead, his introduction never really feels more than a drawn-out throwaway nod.

The latter was described bydirector S. J. Clarkson to GamesRadar+as a way of honoring the comics.

Isabel Merced, Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney and Celeste O’Connor in Madame Web

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