Netflix will be the only service streaming some of the next Spider-Man films (but not "Spider-Man: No Way Home.") A new deal between Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment will give the red streaming machine will have exclusive rights to many Spider-Man films for five years.

The New York Times broke the news, noting that the series of films will include the upcoming Spider-Man tie-in "Morbius," starring Jared Leto. It also noted that Spider-Man star Tom Holland (how many secret personalities does this kid have?)

For those confused at home, yes, the Spider-Man films associated with the MCU are still owned by Sony, albeit connected to the Disney-owned Marvel films. And there don't appear to be any plans to distribute them on Disney Plus (although it would make it easier to watch the Marvel movies in order).

What will happen to Sony's existing Spider-Man movies; it is unclear if they will be separated from Starz, which had a pre-Netflix deal. [Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse] does not yet have a streaming service.

Starting with films released in 2022 (which is why "No Way Home" and "Venom: The Killing Factor" are not included), Sony films will head to Netflix after showing in live theaters and on premium video-on-demand services. This agreement expires in 2027.

Sony will also produce two to three films a year for its new partners. This follows years in which Sony did not have an exclusive streaming partner and instead sold movies a la carte to specific services: Apple TV Plus scored "Greyhound" starring Tom Hanks, Netflix scored the upcoming animated film "The Mitchells vs The Machines" (from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the production team behind the aforementioned "Spider-Verse").

Since this relates to a 2022 film, Sony stressed that this will not change its plans for theatrical release.

In a statement, Scott Staber, head of Netflix's global film division, said, "This will not only bring Sony's impressive film franchise and new I.P. slate of films to Netflix in the U.S., but will also allow Netflix movie lovers around the world and establish a new source of first-run films for Netflix's global audience."