Sony Sent Updated Version of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ to Movie Theaters After Sound Complaints
variety.comEthan Shanfeld After fans reported sound mixing issues in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Sony Pictures has sent an updated version of the film to movie theaters.
The complaints were mainly targeted at low audio levels during the introductory scene in the animated Spidey sequel, which centers on Hailee Steinfeld’s Spider-Woman character, Gwen Stacy.
While the sound issue was isolated to only a “handful of theaters,” a source close to the movie tells Variety that “all the prints” of the film have been updated, adding that it’s not entirely uncommon for distributors to send re-edited prints to exhibitors, “if the opportunity presents itself.” On opening weekend, writer-producer Phil Lord weighed in on the sound issues, suggesting the following solution on Twitter: “#SpiderVerse friends!
If you get to the theater early and you want a fun mission ask someone to check that the theater volume is set at reference (7)!
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