The script potential of Across the Spider Verse is 283-347MM in the domestic market (actual - 381MM)
The script of Across the Spider Verse will appeal to 7.72-9.44% of the population
97% events in Across the Spider Verse are borrowed from 4 mythological tales
The script of Across the Spider Verse will appeal to 7.72-9.44% of the population
Any story is the quest to fulfil a human desire. We have identified universal quests for every human desire. These universal quests reveal the invisible plot structure of stories. An analysis of Blockbuster, Hit & Flop plots led to the discovery of Mythosis Code. The Code reveals the story principles shared by all Blockbusters. We use the Code to estimate and unlock a story’s Blockbuster potential.
All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests. Across the Spider Verse has 4 universal quests of Acceptance, Honour, Preservation & Vengeance.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Miles mirrors the universal quest of Acceptance, Gwen mirrors Honour, Miguel mirrors Preservation and Spot mirrors Vengeance.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Miles’ character borrows 24% of the universal quest of Acceptance. Gwen’s character borrows 39% of the quest of Honour. Miguel borrows 21% of the quest for Preservation. Spot borrows 16% of the quest for Vengeance.
Blockbusters interweave different quests to create a tight plot structure. Interweaving occurs when events of 2 quests occur simultaneously in the story. Blockbusters have a quest interweaving threshold of 0.5. Across the Spider Verse’s quest interweaving score is 0.5 and at par. The quests of Miles, Gwen & Miguel are interwoven with each other. Spot’s quest isn’t interwoven with any of the 3 characters. An example of interweaving of Miles’ & Miguel’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas Across the Spider Verse’s script score is 0.27. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 7.72-9.44% of the population.
The plot structure of Across the Spider Verse is cohesive, has a strong character in Gwen and the 4 universal quests enhances its audience appeal. Miles & Miguel borrowing below the threshold from the universal quests impacts their character development and hence the plot strength.
97% events in Across the Spider Verse are borrowed from 4 mythological tales
At Mythosis, we have identified 32 mythological tales. Each mythological tale uniquely represents a human quest to fulfil a desire. These tales are the super set of thousands of tales across cultures.
We have codified the events of each mythological tale. Every tale has 5 major arcs. Each arc has a sequence of events. These events culminate into a major event. Here is the mapping of each character’s quest to the major events in their respective mythological tale.
Quest 1: Gwen mirrors 39% of Valmiki’s quest for Honour (above threshold)
Gwen’s desire for Honour stems from the need to be loyal to a clan or order. The tale of Valmiki from Hindu mythology has a robust expression in Dicken’s character of Scrooge which is the universal quest for Honour.
Quest 2: Miles mirrors 24% of Theseus’ quest for Acceptance (below threshold of 35%)
Miles’ desire for Acceptance stems from the need for approval from others. The tale of Theseus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Acceptance.
Quest 3: Miguel mirrors 21% of Kans’ quest for Preservation (below threshold of 35%)
Miguel’s desire for Preservation stems from the need to survive. The tale of Kans from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Preservation.
Quest 4: Spot mirrors 16% of Amba’s quest for Vengeance (below threshold of 35%)
Spot's desire for Vengeance stems from the need to confront offenders and get even. The tale of Amba from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Vengeance.
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