Madame Web Bombs at Box Office, Casting Doubt on Spider-Man Universe Without Spider-Man

Sony's latest superhero venture fails to captivate audiences, highlighting challenges in expanding the universe without its iconic web-slinger.

Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson, flops at the box office, amassing only $25.8 million over the extended Valentine's Day holiday.
Critics and audiences alike criticize the film for its lack of Spider-Man, poor execution, and uninteresting characters.
Sony's attempts to expand the Spider-Man universe without Spider-Man, focusing on lesser-known characters, face diminishing returns.
The film's technical aspects, including camera work and editing, are also heavily criticized, contributing to its overall negative reception.
Madame Web's failure raises questions about the future of Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) and the viability of superhero movies without their iconic leads.