Madame Web (2024)
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Paramedic Cassandra Webb develops clairvoyance after a near-death experience and must protect three young women from a spider-powered killer hunting them. This 2024 Marvel film sits outside the MCU timeline, so you can watch it on its own without any homework. At 1h 56m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | S. J. Clarkson |
|---|---|
| Starring | Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor |
| Release date | February 14, 2024 |
| Runtime | 1h 56m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 4.1/10 |
| Box office | $100M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Sony's most notorious misfire, a clairvoyant-hero origin so poorly received it became shorthand for superhero-movie failure.
About Madame Web
Madame Web is set in 2003 New York, where Cassie Webb works as a paramedic. After a near-death experience she starts seeing flashes of the future, and they lead her to three teenagers, Julia Cornwall, Anya Corazón and Mattie Franklin, who are being hunted by Ezekiel Sims. Ezekiel is a man with spider-like powers who has seen visions of his own death and believes the girls are behind it. Cassie has to learn to control her gift while keeping the four of them alive.
S. J. Clarkson directed it as her first feature, from a script she wrote with Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless and Claire Parker. Sony released it through Columbia Pictures on February 14, 2024, and it runs 116 minutes. Dakota Johnson stars, with Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott. Reviews were harsh, with a 10% Rotten Tomatoes score, and it made about $100.5 million worldwide.
Good to know
- It is the fourth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe, following Morbius (2022).
- The story was originally set in the 1990s; reshoots moved it to 2003.
- At the 2025 Razzies it won Worst Picture, Worst Actress for Johnson and Worst Screenplay.
- Despite the box office, it topped Netflix's US movie chart for a week in May 2024.
Spoiler Spoilers for Madame Web: tap to reveal
- Emma Roberts and Adam Scott play Mary and Ben Parker.
- Mary Parker gives birth to baby Peter during the film.
How to watch it
Madame Web sits with Sony's Spider-Man Universe films, right after Morbius, but it doesn't lean on any of them, so you can watch it on its own. No MCU homework is needed, and Spider-Man himself doesn't appear. Mostly, it's for SSU completists and for fans who want to see Anya Corazón and Mattie Franklin, comics characters who rarely get screen time.
Where it fits in your watch
- All legacy Marvel films
Madame Web FAQ
Is Madame Web connected to Spider-Man?
It is part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe and has a few ties to Peter Parker's world, but Spider-Man himself doesn't appear in the film.
Who plays the villain in Madame Web?
Tahar Rahim plays Ezekiel Sims, a man with spider powers who hunts the three young women.
When is Madame Web set?
The film takes place in 2003. It was first set in the 1990s, but the timeline changed during reshoots.
Can you skip Madame Web?
Yes. It’s not on the MCU timeline, so you won’t miss any MCU story by skipping it.
When was Madame Web released?
Madame Web was released on February 14, 2024.
Is Madame Web part of the MCU?
No. Madame Web is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does Madame Web have a post-credit scene?
No, Madame Web has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch Madame Web in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Madame Web outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Not included | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Netflix | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon |
| India | Not included | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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