Sony CEO defends Spider-Man Universe films after poor launch of Kraven the Hunter

Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra stated that the press has negatively impacted the reception of the company's Spider-Man Universe films. He described "Kraven the Hunter" as the worst launch since he took over in 2017, despite believing it is not a bad film. Vinciquerra attributed the underperformance of "Madame Web" and "Kraven" to critical reviews, contrasting them with the success of the "Venom" films. He emphasized that audience reception differs from critical reviews, suggesting a disconnect between the two. Looking ahead, Vinciquerra acknowledged the need to rethink the Spider-Man Universe strategy. He confirmed that Sony is focusing on the next Spider-Man film, set to begin filming in 2025, while maintaining that the overall film division has been successful under his leadership.