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Whac-A-Mole (aka Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) poster

2023

Whac-A-Mole (aka Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) script

Gwen Stacy, a spider-powered hero, reunites with Miles Morales as he battles The Spot, a villain whose interdimensional powers threaten the multiverse. Miles joins the Spider-Society but rejects Miguel O'Hara's dogma of "canon events" and the necessity of his father's death, leading him to escape into an alternate universe. Miles accidentally arrives on Earth-42, a dimension where he was never Spider-Man and his Uncle Aaron is alive, while Gwen is sent back to her home dimension. Gwen reconciles with her father and assembles a team of allies to find Miles and help him return to his dimension to save his father.

Writer
Phil Lord & Christopher Miller & Dave Callaham
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt9362722
Script date
2023
34Scenes
11Characters
108Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Whac-A-Mole (aka Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) Save the Cat analysis

After Gwen Stacy’s inner turmoil and a high-school band scene, Miles Morales grapples with family pressures and street-level supervillains.

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Key characters

Miles Morales

Miles Morales is listed as Protagonist. A teenager from Brooklyn who gained spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. In the parsed data, Miles Morales is connected to 24 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

24 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Gwen Stacy

Gwen Stacy is listed as Protagonist. A spider-powered hero from Earth-65 who is Miles' friend. In the parsed data, Gwen Stacy is connected to 20 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

20 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Johnathon Ohnn

Johnathon Ohnn is listed as Antagonist. A scientist turned villain whose body is covered in interdimensional portals. In the parsed data, Johnathon Ohnn is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.

9 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Jeff Morales

Jeff Morales is listed as Supporting. Miles' father, a police officer. In the parsed data, Jeff Morales is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.

8 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Miguel O'Hara

Miguel O'Hara is listed as Antagonist/Leader. Leader of the Spider-Society, dedicated to maintaining the stability of the multiverse. In the parsed data, Miguel O'Hara is connected to 6 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.

6 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Hobie Brown

Hobie Brown is listed as Ally. A rebellious, punk-rock Spider-Man from Earth-138. In the parsed data, Hobie Brown is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.

6 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Jess Drew

Jess Drew is listed as Ally. A pregnant, motorcycle-riding Spider-Woman from Earth-332. In the parsed data, Jess Drew is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.

6 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Rio Morales

Rio Morales is listed as Supporting. Miles' mother. In the parsed data, Rio Morales is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 20.

6 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Pavitr Prabhakar

Pavitr Prabhakar is listed as Ally. The Spider-Man of Mumbattan. In the parsed data, Pavitr Prabhakar is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 24.

5 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Peter B. Parker

Peter B. Parker is listed as Mentor. An older, experienced Spider-Man from another dimension. In the parsed data, Peter B. Parker is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 31.

5 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Aaron Davis

Aaron Davis is listed as Supporting. Miles' uncle. In the parsed data, Aaron Davis is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 34.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. HIGH SCHOOL GYM - DAY

    Gwen Stacy is at band practice with The Mary Janes, struggling with her emotions and eventually storming out.

    Gwen Stacy
  2. 2. EXT. CHELSEA - DAY

    Gwen walks through the city, reflecting on her isolation and her past with Peter Parker.

    Gwen Stacy
  3. 3. INT. KITCHEN TABLE - NIGHT

    Flashback to a dinner with the Parkers and Stacys.

    Gwen Stacy
  4. 4. INT. SCHOOL - DAY

    Flashback to Peter's transformation into the Lizard and his death.

    Gwen Stacy
  5. 5. EXT/INT. STACY APARTMENT - LATER

    Gwen has a tense conversation with her father about the Spider-Woman case.

    Gwen Stacy
  6. 6. EXT. THE PEGGY GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM - NIGHT

    Gwen confronts the Vulture and meets Miguel O'Hara and Jess Drew.

    Gwen Stacy, Miguel O'Hara, Jess Drew
  7. 7. INT. COLLEGE COUNSELOR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Miles' parents meet with a counselor.

    Jeff Morales, Rio Morales
  8. 8. INT. BODEGA - DAY

    Miles confronts The Spot at a bodega.

    Miles Morales, Johnathon Ohnn
  9. 9. EXT. Rooftop - DAY

    Miles fights Spot on a bus, distracted by texts from his father.

    Miles Morales, Johnathon Ohnn
  10. 10. INT. Counselor's Office - DAY

    Jeff talks to Weber about Miles while Miles and Spot tumble past the window.

    Jeff Morales, Miles Morales, Johnathon Ohnn
  11. 11. INT. Hipster Coffee Shop - DAY

    Miles and Spot land in a foam party at a coffee shop.

    Miles Morales, Johnathon Ohnn
  12. 12. EXT. Rooftop - DAY

    Miles defeats Spot on a rooftop.

    Miles Morales, Johnathon Ohnn
  13. 13. INT. Dorm Room - DAY

    Miles returns to his dorm room to change.

    Miles Morales
  14. 14. INT. Counselor's Office - DAY

    Miles attends a meeting with his parents and the counselor.

    Miles Morales, Jeff Morales, Rio Morales
  15. 15. INT. SUBWAY CAR - LATER

    Miles rides the subway with cakes while Jeff talks about his past; Miles is interrupted by The Armadillo.

    Miles Morales, Jeff Morales
  16. 16. EXT. ROOFTOP PARTY - SAME TIME

    Jeff gives a toast to his brother and family while Miles struggles to arrive with the cakes.

    Miles Morales, Jeff Morales, Rio Morales
  17. 17. INT. MILES' CHILDHOOD BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER

    Miles is grounded by his parents and then visited by Gwen.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Jeff Morales, Rio Morales
  18. 18. EXT. BROOKLYN - GOLDEN HOUR

    Miles and Gwen swing through Brooklyn, discussing the Spider-Society.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy
  19. 19. EXT. CLOCK TOWER - EARLY EVENING

    Miles and Gwen share a moment at the clock tower.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy
  20. 20. EXT. WATER TOWER - NIGHT

    Miles and Gwen are interrupted by Miles' parents.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Jeff Morales, Rio Morales
  21. 21. INT. SPOT'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Gwen and Miles investigate Spot's apartment.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Jess Drew
  22. 22. EXT. MUMBATTAN - DAY

    Miles arrives in Mumbattan and chases Spot.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Johnathon Ohnn
  23. 23. EXT. Mumbattan - DAY

    Spot fights Gwen, Miles, and Pavitr in Mumbattan.

    Johnathon Ohnn, Gwen Stacy, Miles Morales, Pavitr Prabhakar
  24. 24. INT. Pavitr's Bedroom - DAY

    Pavitr introduces his life and background to Miles.

    Pavitr Prabhakar, Miles Morales
  25. 25. INT. Alchemax Building - MOMENTS LATER

    The team confronts Spot at the Alchemax collider.

    Pavitr Prabhakar, Gwen Stacy, Miles Morales, Johnathon Ohnn, Hobie Brown
  26. 26. EXT. Alchemax Building / Mumbattan - CONTINUOUS

    The team saves citizens from the collapsing building.

    Miles Morales, Hobie Brown, Gwen Stacy, Pavitr Prabhakar, Jeff Morales
  27. 27. INT. Spidey HQ - DAY

    The team arrives at the Spider-Society headquarters.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Hobie Brown, Jess Drew, Miguel O'Hara
  28. 28. INT. Spider-Society Lab - DAY

    Miles confronts Miguel and the Spider-Society about his desire to save his father, leading to a confrontation.

    Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Miguel O'Hara, Peter B. Parker, Hobie Brown, Pavitr Prabhakar
  29. 29. INT. Spider-Society HQ - CONTINUOUS

    A massive chase ensues throughout the Spider-Society headquarters as Miles tries to reach the Go Home Machine.

    Miles Morales, Miguel O'Hara, Peter B. Parker, Hobie Brown, Jess Drew
  30. 30. INT. Go Home Machine Room - CONTINUOUS

    Miles successfully activates the machine and escapes to Earth-42 despite Miguel's attempts to stop him.

    Miles Morales, Miguel O'Hara, Gwen Stacy, Peter B. Parker
  31. 31. INT. Spider-Society Headquarters - UNKNOWN

    Miguel confronts Gwen about Miles' escape, leading to a heated argument and Gwen's forced departure.

    Miguel O'Hara, Gwen Stacy, Peter B. Parker, Jess Drew, Hobie Brown
  32. 32. INT. Peter and MJ's Home - NIGHT

    Peter B. Parker discusses parenting and his role as Spider-Man with Mary Jane.

    Peter B. Parker, Rio Morales
  33. 33. INT. Stacy Residence - NIGHT

    Gwen reconciles with her father, George Stacy, who reveals he has quit the police force.

    Gwen Stacy
  34. 34. INT. Miles' Bedroom (Earth-42) - NIGHT

    Miles realizes he is in the wrong universe and encounters his Uncle Aaron.

    Miles Morales, Aaron Davis

Dialogue examples

You're a good cop, Dad. You put that badge on because you know if you don't, someone who shouldn't will. But you have to understand: this mask is my badge.

Gwen Stacy / Scene 33

Listen to me, bruv, whole point of being Spider-Man is your independence. Being your own boss. You don't need all this!

Hobie Brown / Scene 28

Chai means tea, bro! You're saying 'tea tea.' Would I ask you for a 'coffee coffee with room for cream cream?'

Pavitr Prabhakar / Scene 24

So to my brother, who we miss every single day, he -- is definitely up there laughing at me right now.

Jeff Morales / Scene 16

This is incredible. You never know what you're capable of until you just go for it, you know?

Johnathon Ohnn / Scene 22

This is incredible. You never know what you're capable of until you just go for it, you know?

Johnathon Ohnn / Scene 23

You're looking at your texts? You understand this is the fight of our lives right?

Johnathon Ohnn / Scene 9

They are The Canon. Chapters that are a part of every spider's story, every time.

Miguel O'Hara / Scene 28

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