Shameik Moore Apologizes for 'Across the Spider-Verse' Oscars Reaction

The 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' star expressed regret over his initial response to the film's loss at the 2024 Oscars, acknowledging his disappointment while praising the winning film, 'The Boy and the Heron'.

Shameik Moore, the voice of Miles Morales in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', initially reacted to the film's Oscars loss by claiming it was 'robbed', but later expressed respect for the winner, 'The Boy and the Heron'.
Moore acknowledged his reaction as being that of a 'sore loser' and emphasized the positive impact of 'Across the Spider-Verse' on many lives, despite not winning the Oscar.
The actor received criticism for his initial reaction but later offered a more gracious response, recognizing the achievements of 'The Boy and the Heron' and its director, Hayao Miyazaki.
Christopher Miller, co-writer and producer of 'Across the Spider-Verse', had a positive reaction to the loss, stating it's an honor to lose to Miyazaki, whom he referred to as the 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time).
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' was highly praised and received several awards, including Best Animated Motion Picture at the Producers Guild of America awards, and its sequel, 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse', is in development.

The Hollywood Reporter