by Steve Watson, Summit News:
Creators of upcoming feature film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse have snuck in a transgender flag emblazoned with the words “Protect trans kids.”
The message appears for a split second, almost invisible in the background.
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They snuck a poster about “trans kids” into the new Spider-Man trailer pic.twitter.com/6mOJ4AYnVg
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) April 5, 2023
One Spider-Man wants to change his own destiny. 🕷 Miles Morales returns for the next Spider-Man movie, exclusively in theaters June 2. Watch the new trailer for Across the #SpiderVerse now. pic.twitter.com/jtYuyw410F
— Sony Pictures Animation (@SonyAnimation) April 4, 2023
LGBTQ+ news outlet Pink News reported that “Fans were were quick to spot the trans-inclusive Easter egg and applaud the film for its subtle nod to queer youth.”
The animated Spider-Verse films are a joint production between Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures, with Marvel Entertainment. It seems those corporations couldn’t resist getting on board with THE MESSAGE.
In another scene a character is seen sporting a BLM badge:
