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Sydney Sweeney played the role of Julia Cornwall, aka Spider-Woman, in the latest film from Sony’s Spider-Man Universe,Madame Web. The film received major criticism for its underwhelming plot, thinly written characters, and wooden acting. In a recent interview, Sweeney revealed that she was excited to be a part of the MCU. Fans began pitying theEuphoriaactress for not knowing the difference between the SSU and the MCU.
However, it is entirely possible that the MCU may use the character in any of the futureSpider-Manmovies. Fans also suggested that Sweeney should be actually given a better role in one of the MCU films, possibly as a member of the X-Men.
Sydney Sweeney Believes HerMadame WebRole Is In The MCU
During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight,Sydney Sweeneywas asked whether she was excited to join the MCU with her new film,Madame Web. Sweeney revealed that she was excited to join the franchise, and it was an honor for her. She also added that it was hard for her not to talk about it since she talked too much. TheAnyone But Youactress told ET Now (via Cosmic Marvel):
“That I can’t talk about it. It’s so hard because I talk so much … It was amazing, It was incredible, I’m so excited … I’m just really honoured to be a part of this.”
However, Sweeney’s character currently has no connection to the MCU. Julia Cornwall, aka Spider-Woman, is currently a property belonging to Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Fans doubt whether Sony is intentionally using their shared universe with Marvel to hire popular actors into the SSU. One fan on X suggested that not just Sweeney but actors likeMatt Smith, Adam Scott, andDakota Johnsonalso could have believed they were joining the MCU when they signed up forMadame Web.
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Another fan also called out Sony, alleging that the studio was not making it clear to the actors about what they were joining. One comment pointed out how Bad Bunny earlier believed that he was in the MCU withEl Muerto. Other commentators really felt bad for Sweeney, who they believed was being lied to. Several fan reactions read:
Who’s gonna tell her?https://t.co/bgtmLR4ycH
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH)June 25, 2025
I bet actors like Matt Smith, Adam Scott and Dakota Johnson all thought they were joining the MCU when they signed-up for their Sony Spidermanless Spider-Verse films…
— Richard Johnson (@richardetcetera)June 02, 2025
I know everyone’s dunking on her for not knowing the difference between the Sony movies and the MCU… but I would not put it past Sony to lie to actors, and tell them it’s an MCU movie to get them to sign the dotted line.
— Brian K Anderson (@Brian_KA)July 06, 2025
It’s so sad how Sony is lying to those actors 😭
— Matt Black (@DJ_Matt_Black)August 03, 2025
Its my idea or sony has been using the “you will be part of the mcu” card in many actors??? Remember Bad Bunny also believed he was joining the mcu
— Ronald Baidal (@RBaidalB2099)June 08, 2025
Oh man… I already felt bad for her too…
— Vincent Perrone (@futuremoview)July 11, 2025
The fan reactions were especially bad news for Sony since they really messed up with the film. A Spider-Man-less SSU film with an unpopular character as the lead was a bad move from the beginning. The film further did nothing right to save itself from becoming a box office disaster.
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Sydney Sweeney’sMadame WebWas a Complete Disappointment
Madame Webexplored the origin story of paramedic-turned-clairvoyant superhero, Cassandra Webb, aka Madame Web. In the film, she tries to save three young girls, played by Sydney Sweeney,Isabela Merced, and Celeste O’Connor, who are hunted by another clairvoyant villain, Ezekiel Sims. While the premise appeared good on paper, the execution of the film under S. J. Clarkson failed miserably.
Madame Web‘sRotten Tomatoesscore currently stands at an abysmally low 13%. The film’s trailer was brutally trolled for the wooden dialogues of the characters, which became even worse in the actual film. Some of the best actors performed far below expectations, delivering distasteful one-liners throughout the film.
Several critics called the film“the worst comic book movie”yet (via Forbes), while some summarized the entire plot as an“embarrassing mess”(via The Independent). Any hope for a better theatrical movie was immediately shattered when Sony didn’t lift the review embargo on the film until the last minute. The film also did not have wide screenings for critics, hinting at Sony’s low confidence in the film.
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Madame Webhit theaters on Valentine’s Day, and the 3-day opening weekend collection of the film stood at $17.6 million (via Variety). The film has grossed $25.8 million in the first week, marking the worst opening for an SSU film.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
