Amin Abbas

The latest superhero film, distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Madame Web premiered in Dubai on Feb. 13 at Mall of the Emirates’ Vox Cinema. 

The premiere was organized by Vox Cinemas, Empire Entertainment, Sony Pictures, and supported by Rimmel London, Fujifilm Middle East, and other partners.

Many fans were excited to see the movie, which is based on Marvel Comics and features the character of the same name. It’s the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU).

The film was directed by S. J. Clarkson from a screenplay she co-wrote with Claire Parker. It stars Dakota Johnson in the main role, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott.

In the film, Cassie Webb, played by Johnson, confronts her past while trying to save three young women and their futures from Ezekiel Sims, played by Rahim.

Sony began development on a Madame Web film for its shared universe by September 2019, with Sazama and Sharpless hired to write the script. Clarkson joined as director in May 2020, making the film her feature film directorial debut, while Johnson was cast in early 2022.

This was followed by additional castings in the following months, particularly for the three Spider-Women characters.

The movie is a suspense thriller that depicts the titular character’s origin story in a standalone universe with an approach that is more grounded and grittier compared to many previously released superhero films.

Filming began in mid-July 2022 and wrapped before the end of the year, occurring throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, and in New York City. Clarkson and Parker’s involvement as writers was revealed in November 2023.

Madame Web is now available at cinemas across the Middle East region.