25 Best Easter Eggs You Missed In Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

Hold onto your webs, Spidey fans! The electrifying Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has dropped, and it’s a treasure trove of tantalizing Easter eggs, unexpected cameos, and vital story hints that could easily slip past even the sharpest of spider senses. As the hotly-anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning animated sensation, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this latest installment promises to soar to even greater heights, with numerous changes and twists since we last joined our favorite web-slinger on the big screen.

But wait, there’s more! The movie unveils a staggering array of Spider-Man variations, formidable new villains, and countless other captivating details that might elude the casual viewer. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the exhilarating world of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and uncover the hidden gems within!

J.K. Simmons Reprises His Role as J. Jonah Jameson

J.K. Simmons’ portrayal of J. Jonah Jameson is as inevitable as death and taxes. He is the quintessential voice of The Daily Bugle’s boss across multiple universes featuring Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), even in the LEGO version!

This is a carryover from Simmons’ previous role as Jameson in Tobey Maguire’s and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies. Indeed, no one else can demand Spider-Man pictures with such gusto.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Receives a Mention from Miguel O’Hara

In Across the Spider-Verse, Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac) battles against a Renaissance-era Vulture (Jorma Taccone) while gripping the multiverse’s turmoil. “Don’t even get me started on Doctor Strange and that little nerd back on Earth-199999,” he exclaims.

Earth-199999 refers to the MCU, where Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Peter Parker (Tom Holland) tampered with the multiverse in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Even though he isn’t present in this film, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man still becomes the butt of a nerdy joke. Tough luck.

The Spot Encounters a Friend of Venom

During The Spot’s (Jason Schwartzman) first multiverse trip, he visits Earth-688, the home of Venom and Morbius. He stops by Mrs. Chen’s (Peggy Lu) convenience store and picks up a packet of mints, aptly named “Venomints,” establishing the crossover. Spot is surprised at Mrs. Chen’s nonchalant reaction to his appearance. Still, she’s used to Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom’s antics, even playing host to Venom herself. A random villain doesn’t faze her.

While journeying through the multiverse, Spot also ends up in a LEGO Spider-Man universe — a nod to Spider-Man’s inclusion in the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes games and Spider-Verse producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s LEGO Movie.

It’s Morbin’ Time — But Make it Subtle

While Venom receives a more overt reference in Across the Spider-Verse, Sony’s Morbius gets a quick mention. Gwen informs Miles that Miguel O’Hara is a vampire Spider-Man but remains one of the good guys. Miles retorts, “A vampire good guy? I’d pay good money to see that.”

Sadly, not many people shared his sentiment. Sony’s attempt to portray Morbius as a ‘good guy vampire’ flopped at the box office in 2022. Sorry, Miles.