# Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

> A comic-book animation became an Oscar winner and grossed $375.6 million on its first run.

- Owner: Sony Pictures Animation / Columbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing (distributor)
- Kind: Film
- Sector: Entertainment
- Seed date: 2018-12-07
- Observed peak date: Week of Dec 19, 2018
- Date basis: Observed peak within the documented measurement window; not an all-time maximum. Dates use the stated precision; chart positions are date anchors.
- Spread Score: 66 (Viral), v1.3
- Mechanics: Identity badge, Response chain, Platform jump, Press loop

## Summary

Trailer sharing preceded paid theatrical previews and a nationwide release. Fans drew Spidersonas, Sunflower topped the Hot 100, and the film won an Oscar. Its original run grossed $375.6 million worldwide; other animation directors later cited its influence.

## Timeline

- 2018-06-06 — Sony Pictures Entertainment (YouTube) — Sony posted the full trailer on YouTube.
- 2018-06-08 — Deadline (Press) — Deadline reported 44 million trailer views across platforms since Tuesday.
- 2018-10-02 — r/movies users (Reddit) — The second trailer drew a discussion thread on r/movies.

The full timeline, metrics and sources are on the case page, or via the Pro API (https://howitspread.com/developers).

Canonical URL: https://howitspread.com/cases/into-the-spider-verse

Cite as: How It Spread (2026). “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Case HIS-01435. Spread Score v1.3: 66/100. Updated 2026-10-23. https://howitspread.com/id/HIS-01435