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Messi meets Spider-Man, flies over New York in new movie promo
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Messi meets Spider-Man, flies over New York in new movie promo

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi appears in a promotional video for Sony Pictures' new Spider-Man movie, "Brand New Day."
  • The video features Messi meeting Tom Holland's Spider-Man in a New York cafe, followed by them flying over the city.
  • This collaboration creates a unique crossover between the worlds of football and the Marvel cinematic universe.

Football superstar Lionel Messi has teamed up with Sony Pictures for a promotional video heralding the upcoming release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." The short film offers a surprising crossover, blending the global appeal of one of the world's most famous athletes with the iconic Marvel superhero.

The video opens with Messi in a New York cafe, seemingly searching for the famed web-slinger. He is then met by Tom Holland, who reveals his identity as Spider-Man, catching Messi off guard. The unexpected encounter sets the stage for a fantastical sequence.

In a visually striking segment, Messi and Spider-Man are depicted soaring through the New York skyline together. This imaginative scene creates a unique intersection between the realms of professional football and the blockbuster Marvel cinematic universe, aiming to generate buzz for the film's release.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 31st. Sony Pictures released the promotional clip on June 30th, encouraging fans to purchase tickets for the highly anticipated movie.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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