Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse to be IMAX mastered

The creative team behind the acclaimed animated Spider-Verse trilogy has confirmed that the upcoming finale, "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse," is being specifically mastered for IMAX's expanded screen format, a technical challenge that is a key focus of the ongoing production. Producers and writers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller provided the update in a recent interview, stating that the film remains on track for its scheduled release in 2027.

Miller said the team is deep in production and recently visited IMAX headquarters to review footage at scale, ensuring the resolution meets their standards for the larger format. The goal is to present significant portions, if not the entire film, in the expanded 1.43:1 IMAX aspect ratio, a first for the franchise. "We're chugging away in the edit room with the team, and it's coming together really well," Miller said. "It's a lot of movie, and a lot to do."

Lord emphasized that the visual detail required for such a presentation is a top priority, noting the crew's dedication to incremental improvements. The previous two films, 2018's "Into the Spider-Verse" and 2023's "Across the Spider-Verse," were shown in standard widescreen...