Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has set a higher standard for the animated trilogy’s grand finale with its recent accolade. The Marvel animated trilogy, a global sensation produced by Sony, has captivated audiences worldwide. The conclusion of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse teased a monumental finale for the trilogy. However, with the delay of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the pressure on the trilogy’s conclusion has intensified, fuelled by the success of its predecessor.

At the Critics’ Choice Awards this year, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse clinched the coveted Best Animated Feature award, a significant triumph that places added expectations on its sequel. The movie also garnered nominations in two other categories: Best Visual Effects and Best Score. As anticipation builds for the upcoming Marvel movie threequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse now faces an even more daunting challenge to surpass the elevated standards set by its award-winning predecessor.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s recent triumph at the Critics’ Choice Awards is no small feat, securing the prestigious Best Animated Feature accolade. Winning in this category demands an exceptional movie in all aspects, and the second Spider-Verse film more than meets these criteria. The film’s breathtaking artistry, compelling storyline, relatable characters, and more contribute to its well-deserved recognition.

This success echoes the achievement of its predecessor, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which also claimed the Best Animated Feature award at the Critics’ Choice Awards in 2018. With the sequel seamlessly continuing the legacy of the original, there’s now a heightened expectation for every Spider-Verse installment to clinch the top honor. As the judging process for the best animated feature intensifies, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse finds itself under additional scrutiny.

Already grappling with reports of challenging work conditions and an indefinite delay for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the trilogy’s final installment faces a new wave of pressure. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s success in both the box office and awards season raises the bar for the threequel. Whether it matches the high standard set by its predecessor or exceeds it, the final judgment looms large.

As Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse emerges as a strong contender for the Best Animated Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards, the pressure on the threequel could intensify even further in the near future.