Ahead of the first public screenings of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Sony announced it would be moving forward with a sequel and a spinoff, seemingly confirming their confidence in the film. With the first reactions to the film now hitting social media, those suspicions have been proven accurate, as audiences are praising the humor, heart, and action in the animated Spider-Man film.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.

Given the successes of multiple previous versions of Spider-Man, a new take on the character would seem like a guaranteed success, though this new film's animation style and focus on Miles Morales over Peter Parker was seen as a gamble to some. That gamble paid off, with fans praising the film's accomplishments, calling it one of the best superhero movies of the year and possibly better than previous Spider-Man films.

Scroll down to see what audiences are saying about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse before it hits theaters on December 14th!