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What to Watch After Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
From Megatron to Smurf: Two New Animated Adventures for Multiverse Lovers
When the multiverse opens up and heroes swing between realities, viewers crave more than just one spider’s journey. Enter two 2025 releases that answer that call: Transformers One, the sleek, origin‑driven saga that reimagines the clash of Optimus Prime and Megatron as a brother‑in‑arms tale, and Smurfs, a blue‑tinted family adventure that trades webs for portals and music for mischief. Both films ride the same wave of animated spectacle, but each lands on a different shore—one on the cutting edge of sci‑fi spectacle, the other on the warm, familiar shores of beloved cartoon lore.
Together they illustrate the breadth of what modern animation can achieve. Transformers One satisfies the appetite for recent, high‑budget storytelling that parallels the interdimensional stakes of Across the Spider‑Verse, while Smurfs provides the crowd‑pleasing, audience‑favorite charm that keeps families gathering around the screen. Whether you’re chasing the next big multiversal showdown or simply looking for a feel‑good, portal‑hopping romp, these two picks round out a perfect weekend lineup for any fan of vibrant, adventure‑driven animation.
Why these movies are similar to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
These recommendations branch out from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Transformers One
MOVIE • 2025
animation • science_fiction • adventure
Why Watch Next
Transformers One delivers a brand‑new origin story that mirrors Spider‑Man: Across the Spider‑Verse’s multiverse stakes, pairing high‑octane sci‑fi action with a buddy‑dynamic that feels both nostalgic and forward‑looking, making it a perfect follow‑up for fans craving fresh yet familiar animated spectacles.
Overview
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Smurfs
MOVIE • 2025
animation • family • fantasy
Why Watch Next
Smurfs taps into the same playful, interdimensional portal premise while offering a light‑hearted, family‑friendly romp that has already won over audiences, ensuring viewers who loved the vibrant world‑hopping of Spider‑Verse will find a comforting, crowd‑pleasing counterpart.
Overview
When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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Sinners
MOVIE • 2025
Why It’s Relevant
This action‑thriller blends supernatural horror with intense sibling dynamics, offering a high‑energy, visually striking experience that echoes the multiverse excitement and thematic depth of Spider‑Man: Across the Spider‑Verse.
