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The Spider-Man Problem (update)

Planet Money

CHAPTER

Marvel and Sony: The Spider-Man Rights Saga

This chapter chronicles the tumultuous negotiations between Marvel and Sony over the rights to Spider-Man, particularly focusing on Sony's struggles with the franchise's reboot. It reveals how a significant hacking incident exposed Sony's internal conflicts and challenges, highlighting the public pressure for collaboration with Marvel. The chapter culminates in the strategic partnership that allows Spider-Man to thrive within both studios' cinematic universes, marked by the introduction of Tom Holland as the beloved character.

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