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Further signals of woke messaging are evident in character design and symbolism within the trailer. Miles Morales, the protagonist, is shown with a Black Lives Matter (BLM) pin on his backpack while standing next to his police officer father. This pairing has sparked debate: some see it as a political statement, while others view it as an endorsement of the BLM movement, which has faced accusations connected to violent protests and extremist elements.
The trailer also features other deliberate choices, like race swapping characters. Jessica Drew, known as Spider Woman, is depicted as pregnant, and her character has been race-swapped, a move representative of the broader push for diversity and representation but also viewed by critics as politically motivated and identity-driven.