Sony Pulling Spidey From The MCU? Not So Fast

Sony execs recently stated that After a sequel to Homecoming, and two more appearances in Infinity War, it may be difficult for a crossover between companies to ever work again. And yes, this means they may very well be unwilling to keep sharing the character.

But what does that really mean?

I mean it's a negotiation tactic. I have no doubt that Sony is fully willing and capable of running with their own independent series and reclaiming sole rights to Spiderman, but I doubt they'd pass up the opportunity to find out what Marvel is willing to pay to retain rights to use the character.  The question would be to what extent Marvel would entertain a negotiation, and if Sony is only interested in top dollar and nothing less.

To me, the smart thing Sony should do is design a spiderverse that works with the MCU so that it's movies can be entirely independent, but still have the capability for some crossover appearances from time to time, just not to the extent that occurs with the other MCU movies. The solo Venom flick for instance, would automatically sell more tickets and DVD's if it has at least some relation to the MCU, even if that is vague and undefined, than if it had no connection whatsoever.