Sony's Amazing Spider-Man series was not well received by fans of the wall crawler. After a decent first entry, a poorly structured and messy sequel was thought to have killed the Andrew Garfield movies. However, it turns out that Marvel boss Kevin Feige had more than a hand in the series’ death.
During production of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Kevin Feige was incredibly involved. The Marvel president wrote extensive notes to improve the movie that Sony didn't listen. After the film bombed, the Marvel boss attempted to regain control of the character.
Kevin Feige secret Spider-Man meetings
Via The Direct, Tara Bennett and Paul Terry’s The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe reveals an internal plan to kill Sony's Spider-Man series. The book describes Kevin Feige organising “battle plan” meetings in an attempt to bring Spider-Man into the MCU.
Days before Feige was supposed to meet Amy Pascal for Sony's Spider-Man plans, a top-secret meeting was held. Inside a hotel room, plans were drawn to take back Spidey. Furthermore, the outline for multiple films were drawn up. The book revealed:
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Spider-Man had to be a teenager
Feige’s plans to take back Spidey would involve pitching a version of the character that the movies hadn’t shown. Peter Parker in high school, going on field trips, encountering his first love. This wouldn't just be a first for Spidey on film, but a breath of fresh air for the MCU.
The book explains:
Nowadays, Spider-Man is a massive part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The upcoming No Way Home film will bring all prior Spidey movies into the MCU. Additionally, the film will also set up the MCU’s future. Everything rides on Spider-Man, and Sony knows it.
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