Details of the next bigMarvel Rivalsbattle pass are starting to show up ahead ofSeason 3’s start, and one Spider-Man emote is already attracting the attention of fans. With a nearly endless supply of comic and film references to draw on,Marvel Rivalshas no shortage of inspiration for fun battle pass inclusions. That wealth of possibilities can make it hard for specific additions to stand out, but an iconic Spider-Man meme is having no trouble cutting through the noise.
As showcased in a video byJay3on YouTube and spotted by Reddit userGuilty_Towel_3351,the Tobey Maguire dance from Sam Raimi’sSpider-Man 3will be available as an emotein theMarvel RivalsSeason 3 battle pass. A lot of fans are undeniably excited, although that hype can still come with some caveats. Reddit usercrossingcaelumcomments that “they cooked here,” but adds that “we’re about to see some INSUFFERABLE spider-man mains.”
Marvel Rivals Players Are Excited About The Spider-Man 3 Dance
An Iconic Scene Brought To Life
WhileSpider-Man 3is one of the more divisive films to star the web-crawling hero, it’s been a huge source of jokes and references for nearly two decades, achieving an affectionate notoriety that rivals that of theStar Warsprequels.Peter’s dance moves might be the most iconic example, comically exhibiting the ego boost he receives as the symbiote starts to bring out the worst in him.
Some of the Reddit comments echo other moments from the film, likeNicole_Auriel’s proposition that Peter will onlytarget the enemy healersif he gets “the staff job, double the money.“T-202, meanwhile, shares their incredulity about the symbiote Spider-Man skin that matches the emote, asking “this is how I find out the Black suit is in the Battle Pass???”
NetEase Knows What The Marvel Rivals Community Wants
Staying In Tune With The Player Base
Marvel Rivalshas had its ups and downs so far, but a big part of its success is developer NetEase’s ability to stay in tune with the community. Even if references to a 2007 film might not seem like high priorities for the game compared totie-ins with films likeThunderbolts*andThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, they’re capable of generating even more excitement from plenty of fans.
Memes aside, I’m a staunch defender ofSpider-Man 3, so I’m just as on board with the addition as anyone else. It’s a lot richer in thematic intent than most superhero films, even if it’s weaker than the two classics that preceded it, and the goofier scenes like the referenced dance are as charming as ever. As someone who always sits out battle passes, I may not be the ideal target audience, butMarvel Rivalsshouldn’t have any trouble selling a few extra passes thanks to Tobey Maguire’s iconic moves.
