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Sony's ambitious attempt to create its own interconnected universe centered around Spider-Man and a roster of lesser-known characters has hit a rough patch. The recent failures of movies like Morbius and Madame Web have painted a bleak picture, leading many insiders to speculate that Sony might have effectively killed off its Spider-Man universe. Unlike Marvel, which thrives on character-driven storylines, Sony's universe was criticized for focusing on characters that audiences do not care about as much as the titular hero.