Metro Boomin at the premiere of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” held at Regency Village … [+]
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has quickly emerged as another blockbuster success at the box office, with the animated film approaching the impressive milestone of half a billion dollars in ticket sales. This immediate return reaffirms the spin-off series as a major win, just like the live-action films featuring the webbed superhero. What sets these films apart from their earlier counterparts is their ability to extend their impact beyond the movie theater, as the animated version of Spider-Man has become a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and now the Spider-Verse is a powerful musical franchise.
The soundtrack for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, helmed by super-producer Metro Boomin and featuring a bevy of hip-hop talents, debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at No. 5 earlier this month. Although this peak position is slightly lower than the No. 2 spot achieved by the soundtrack for the first film, it still represents a significant accomplishment for the series. The soundtrack for the initial installment has already attained double platinum status, and it is highly likely that the new album will also earn some major certifications in due time.
The success of the two soundtracks becomes even more apparent when examining their impact on the singles charts. The album connected to the first film produced the smash hit “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee, which skyrocketed to the top of the Hot 100, making it a rare chart-topper from a movie.
“Sunflower” has gone on to become the most-certified single ever, recently achieving an impressive 18-times platinum certification. This signifies that the song has garnered 18 million equivalent song units in the United States alone. It beat out plenty of other recent smashes and is still racking up streams and sales. It might soon become the first tune to be certified double diamond—all that from an animated superhero movie.
While Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has yet to produce a No. 1 hit or a diamond-certified single, the early signs are incredibly promising. The week the full-length album debuted on the Billboard 200, an impressive seven songs from the set entered the Hot 100. The project garnered massive streams, and the songs dominated the hip-hop charts concurrently, showcasing the widespread appeal of the music. It wasn’t as massive as its predecessor, but it was still far more successful than most traditional albums this year.
At this point, both the first and second installments of the animated Spider-Man films have proven their success not only as movies but also in the realm of music. The latest film doesn’t necessarily require a massive single to solidify its impact, as it has already established itself as a triumph on the charts. The Spider-Verse series now stands among the select few film franchises that have produced multiple successful albums and songs. With a third installment undoubtedly in the works, the pressure is on to maintain this winning streak and deliver another outstanding musical experience.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/06/20/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-proves-the-franchise-is-huge-in-music-and-at-the-box-office/