Sony Pictures has released the first trailer forMorbius, the upcoming superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character andSpider-Manvillain of the same name. The trailer has been making quite a bit of buzz since it was first released, with much talk about Michael Keaton’s involvement in the movie and a connection to the critically-acclaimedSpider-ManPS4 game from Insomniac Games.
At one point in the trailer, we see Jared Leto’s Michael Morbius walking through an alley in an orange jumpsuit. There’s a brick wall in the background that’s covered in graffiti, showing Spider-Man’s image with the word “MURDERER” spray-painted across it. This seems to be a direct reference to the end ofSpider-Man: Far From Home, and potentially teases at deeperMarvel Cinematic Universeconnections inMorbiusthan there was inVenom. However, the image of Spider-Man used for the graffiti doesn’t appear to be from the MCU, but rather the PS4Spider-Manvideo game.
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With Sony releasing theMorbiusmovie and having published theSpider-ManPS4 game, it’s not all that strange that the decision was made to use an image of Spider-Man from the game. However, it’s unlikely that this will lead to an actual story connection between theMorbiusmovieand theSpider-Manvideo game, but such a possibility hasn’t exactly been ruled out either.
Maybe this is a sign that theSpider-ManPS4 game will be getting someMorbiusDLC. It seems like releasingMorbiusDLC for theSpider-ManPS4 game would be a good way for Sony to not only make some more cash off the 2018 hit, but also to promote the upcoming movie. However, substantial DLC hasn’t been released forSpider-Manon PS4 for quite some time, so that may be expecting a bit too much.
PlayStation owners wanting moreSpider-Manvideo game content will likely have to wait until the inevitableSpider-Man 2game from Insomniac. That game has yet to be officially announced, but theSpider-ManPS4 ending certainly set up a sequel or two. And with Insomniac Games now owned by Sony, it seems like a no-brainer for the studio to work on bringingSpider-Man 2to the PS5.
More information onSpider-Man’s video game futuremay not come for quite some time, but fans can expect more details on theMorbiusmovie to come to light in the months leading up to its summer release.
Spider-Manis out now for PS4.Morbiuspremieres in theaters on July 13, 2025.
