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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE script analysis

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Miles Morales struggles to balance his ordinary life with the unexpected responsibility of becoming Spider-Man. After inheriting powers, he meets Peter B. Parker and other spider-heroes, training to stop Kingpin’s collider. As stakes rise, Miles faces self-doubt and nearly loses hope before embracing his unique gifts. His final victory cements his place as a new Spider-Man for his universe.

85 Save the Cat fit score 89% analysis confidence / 23 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Miles late for school shows his ordinary, chaotic life before becoming Spider-Man.

--Miles! Miles! MILES!
2

Theme Stated

Scene 8 / Page 8 / 5% target

75%

Miles’s parents question his feelings about Spider-Man, hinting at identity and responsibility.

Do you really hate Spider-Man?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-6 / Pages 1-6 / 10% target

85%

We meet Miles’s family, school life, and learn his anxiety under strict parents.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 7 / 12% target

88%

Miles is bit by the radioactive spider and first narrowly escapes Prowler in the subway.

5

Debate

Scenes 8-11 / Pages 8-11 / 20% target

90%

Miles grapples with his new powers, attends Peter Parker’s funeral, and questions whether he can be Spider-Man.

6

Break into Two

Scene 12 / Page 12 / 25% target

87%

Miles meets Peter B. Parker at the cemetery and crosses into the world of multiversal Spider-heroes.

7

B Story

Scenes 12-14 / Pages 12-14 / 30% target

88%

The partnership between Miles and Peter B. Parker begins, focusing on mentorship and trust.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 15-18 / Pages 15-18 / 40% target

92%

Training sequences in the diner and forest, and teaming with Gwen provide the movie’s playful heroics.

Disinfect the mask. You’re gonna want to use baby powder in the suit, heavy on the joints.
9

Midpoint

Scene 18 / Page 18 / 50% target

85%

Gwen’s arrival and rescue marks a false victory and deeper understanding of the task ahead.

It's Gwen, actually.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 19-21 / Pages 19-21 / 65% target

90%

Noir infiltrates Fisk’s office; Kingpin activates the collider; villains converge on the heroes.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 22 / Page 22 / 75% target

80%

Brooklyn descends into panic from dimensional quakes, and the heroes seem overwhelmed.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 23 / Page 23 / 80% target

88%

Peter B. Parker volunteers to stay behind, leaving Miles doubting his readiness.

Peter, you don’t have to stay behind. I can do it.
13

Break into Three

Scene 23 / Page 23 / 85% target

90%

Miles decides to step up and complete the mission, embracing his power.

It’s okay. I’ve made up my mind.
14

Finale

Scene 23 / Page 23 / 95% target

85%

Miles leads the team to shut down the collider and defeat Kingpin’s plan.

15

Final Image

Scene 23 / Page 23 / 99% target

82%

Miles triumphantly swings through Brooklyn, fully realizing his role as Spider-Man.