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Sony drops trailer for 'Madame Web': What to know about Dakota Johnson's superhero debut
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Date:2025-04-12 20:02:09
The new trailer for Sony Pictures; "Madame Web" movie offers a psychic glimpse to what Marvel fans can expect to see.
The film stars Dakota Johnson as the titular character, an emergency responder turned clairvoyant mutant after she realizes she can view the future. Directed by S.J. Clarkson, who directed episodes of Marvel shows "The Defenders" and "Jessica Jones," the movie follows Johnson's character as she works with a team of three superpowered young women.
"Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines," the official synopsis reads. "Forced to confront revelations about her past, [Madame Web] forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present."
The cast includes "Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney, "Severance" actor Adam Scott and "Scream Queens" star Emma Roberts. Here is what else to know about the upcoming superhero film.
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When does 'Madame Web' come out?
Sony's "Madame Web" will release in theatres on Feb. 14, 2024, just in time for any Valentines Day movie dates.
'Madame Web' movie cast
While Dakota John plays the titular character in "Madame Web," the superhero movie features some other notable names. The following actors are in the film:
- Sydney Sweeney (Julia Carpenter)
- Celeste O’Connor (Mattie Franklin)
- Isabela Merced (Anya Corazon)
- Tahar Rahim (Ezekiel Sims)
- Mike Epps (to be determined)
- Emma Roberts (Mary Parker)
- Adam Scott (Ben Parker)
Who is Madame Web?
In the Marvel comics, Madame Web is a clairvoyant who can see the future with visions. She often provides guidance to Spider-Man when needed. Her secret identity is Cassandra Webb, a blind, paralyzed and telepathic mutant who finds work as a professional medium.
Who is the villain in 'Madame Web'?
Madame Web's nemesis Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim) will most likely play the main villain in the upcoming Marvel movie. In Marvel Comics, he is a wealthy and skilled businessman with powers nearly identical to Spider-Man including the ability to stick to surfaces and a spider sense.
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Adam Scott plays Ben Parker
Emmy-nominee Adam Scott plays Ben Parker in "Madame Web." Often known by many Spider-Man fans as Uncle Ben, the character was the paternal uncle and father figure to Peter Parker before being murdered. He is also known for delivering the iconic line "with great power comes great responsibility" to the iconic superhero.
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