Madame Web (2024) introduces Cassandra “Cassie” Webb, a Manhattan paramedic portrayed by Dakota Johnson, who gains clairvoyant abilities after a near-death experience. As she grapples with her newfound powers, Cassie foresees a threat to three teenagers—Julia Cornwall (Sydney Sweeney), Anya Corazón (Isabela Merced), and Mattie Franklin (Celeste O’Connor)—destined to become future Spider-Women. Together, they confront the enigmatic Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim), who seeks to eliminate them to alter his fate.
The film delves into themes of destiny and empowerment, as Cassie mentors the young women in harnessing their emerging abilities. Set within Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, Madame Web expands the franchise by exploring the origins of its titular character and her connection to the broader Spider-Verse. Despite its potential, the film received predominantly negative reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately $100.5 million worldwide against a budget of $80–100 million.
