AN: Slightly unedited. Too many characters, but I did my best to fit them all. Oh, if you are wondering if I will take a break since the vol is over, then nope. New chapter coming tomorrow with Day 1 shooting.
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[December 21, 2005 – 10:00 AM PST]Titan Studios HQ — Trailer Drop: Spider-Man: Christmas Chaos
Without warning, the homepage of Titan Studios transformed.
The normal dark interface faded into a glowing snowfall animation, then exploded into the official trailer for Spider-Man: Christmas Chaos. Red-and-blue snowflakes rained across the screen. The Titan logo faded in and pulsed softly with a faint web pattern woven behind it.
[TRAILER STARTS]
🎶 A soft piano version of "Carol of the Bells" plays under snow-covered buildings.🎙️ Peter Parker's voice narrates quietly: "This city doesn't sleep. And neither do its monsters. I was just a kid... until one bite changed everything."
Smash cut to:
Peter swinging between Manhattan buildings in a clumsy arc
His first DIY suit with mismatched gloves
A holiday market exploding into chaos as Sandman rises from the ground in a blizzard of grit and glass
Green Goblin's laughter echoing as pumpkin bombs drop on a rooftop Santa, followed by the glider shot.
🎥 Visuals shift between high-speed action, emotional quiet moments, and Peter patching up his suit alone in the dark.
Final lines:
Uncle Ben's voice: "With great power..."
Peter whispers back: "…comes great responsibility."
A little flashback of Ben's death and Peter crying.
Title reveal:Spider-Man: Christmas Chaos
Tagline:Every hero starts somewhere. Some just start on Christmas Eve.
Rated PG.
In theaters December 25th._
YOUTUBE REACTIONS — WORLDWIDE EXPLOSION
Views: 11.4 million in the first 9 hours
Likes: Over 2.1 million
Trending: #1 in 28 countries
Top Comments:
🕷️ "That Goblin laugh sent chills. Why is this already better than half the action movies out this year?"
🕷️ "The animation is INSANE. Like a graphic novel come to life."
🕷️ "I didn't even know I needed a Christmas Spider-Man, but now I want 6 sequels."
Reaction Channels:
NerdStarTV gasped during the rooftop chase and called the trailer "a Christmas gift from the Gods."
First Take Animates called it "Alex Wilson's biggest surprise yet."
FilmFlare did a frame-by-frame breakdown of every single web-slinging shot and pointed out that Peter's first goggles resemble a soldered-down camera lens—homemade and believable.
SPIDER-MAN FANDOM FORUMS
The official Titan forums exploded with traffic.
🔴 "Trailer Discussion Thread [SPOILERS]" hit 9,000 posts in the first 4 hours.
Users debated everything:
Was that Gwen Stacy in the library scene?
Is this a comic adaptation?
Was the Goblin actually Harry, not Norman?
Are there any other villains besides Sandman and Green Goblin?
Fan art flooded the forums within minutes. A user named Wallcrawler94 posted a side-by-side sketch of Peter crying in the snow and the final frame from the trailer. It got over 13,000 upvotes and was reposted on Titan's Twitter page an hour later.
TITAN.COM — BROKEN RECORDS
The trailer temporarily crashed Titan's site from sheer volume. Engineers stabilized it within 30 minutes, and when it returned:
Spider-Man merch had sold out across 15 SKUs.
Pre-order tickets for Christmas Eve screenings surpassed 76% of what the team expected due to the release of a movie on such short notice.
User accounts jumped by over 400,000 in 6 hours.
The site added a "Countdown to Chaos" clock. Fans began screenshotting it and using it as avatars, backgrounds, and custom profile banners.
TITAN EMPLOYEE SLACK – INTERNAL MESSAGES
💬 Rachel: "Tell Alex to hydrate. He broke the internet again."
💬 Marketing Lead: "We're already working on international dub rollouts. France and Japan want their versions in 24 hours."
💬 Customer Support: "We're getting flooded with one question: 'Is this the start of a Spider-Man trilogy?'"
NEW YORK CITY — REAL LIFE FAN RESPONSE
At Titan's Times Square flagship store, hundreds gathered to watch the trailer loop on the digital billboard above. Strangers screamed when the Goblin's glider cut through the clouds. Kids wore paper masks handed out by street teams. Several fan groups started impromptu "web-slinging" contests using ribbons tied to lampposts.
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[Time Skip]
[December 25, 2005 – 11:57 PM PST]
Spider-Man: Christmas Chaos – Opening Night Reaction
Titan Theaters, Times Square – Sold Out
The moment the lights dimmed, the crowd erupted into cheers. It was the first Christmas Day release from Titan Studios, and the atmosphere was electric. Fans packed into every seat, some in full costume. Others clutched Spider-Man masks, action figures, or exclusive drinks, cupcakes, and other food. Let's just say, Titan Studios made a shit ton of money.
From the opening sequence—Peter Parker's voice over snowy Manhattan—to the final emotional crescendo, the room stayed silent, captivated. The action was fast and grounded, with fluid animation that felt physical, alive. When Uncle Ben died, there were audible sniffles. When Peter whispered the iconic line back, entire rows leaned forward, as if hearing it for the first time.
By the time the credits rolled, the applause lasted more than two minutes. Fans stood. Some even cheered individual animators as their names passed by. But the real fire came after.
MID-CREDIT SCENE
The screen cut from black to a thick forest. The camera followed boot tracks pressed into mud and snow. A wild, mutated tiger limped past, bleeding. A faint growl echoed behind it.
Then, Kraven stepped into frame.
Tall. Armored in furs and leather. Covered in scars. He held a spear, blood dripping from the tip. His eyes were cold. Predatory.
He looked straight at the camera.
"The spider is young. But he is worth hunting."
Fade to black.
A new title screen appeared in blood-red letters:
Spider-Man: The Hunt begins– Coming 2006
POST-CREDIT SCENE
Back to New York. Night. Alleyway. Moonlight. A shadow slithered down the side of a brick building, making its way toward a group of street gang. Within seconds, screams erupted, gunfire, and finally silence. Only one guy was alive. The shadow moved closer.
"What the hell are you?"
A low, distorted voice:
"We are Venom."
The crowd screamed.
A new title screen appeared in pitch glossy webby letters:
Spider-Man vs Venom– Coming 2006
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YouTube Channels:
Smosh: Called it the "best Christmas present of the year" and uploaded a skit pretending to be Peter Parker in high school detention after a failed web-sling.
HappyConsoleGamer: Broke format and reviewed an animated movie for the first time, praising its emotional balance and "insane commitment to hand-drawn realism."
ThatGuyWithTheGlasses (Doug Walker): Called the film "shockingly a breath of fresh air, unexpectedly mature, and absolutely gorgeous." He predicted it would win awards.
RedLetterMedia (early version): Uploaded a blurry handheld reaction filmed outside a midnight screening. "Venom. Venom. VENOM. We're not ready."
CRITICAL PRAISE – PRINT & BLOGS
Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times): "Spider-Man: Christmas Chaos is an animated triumph. Rarely has an origin story felt so fresh. The stylized but grounded animation breathes new life into a genre dominated by slapstick and safety."
Entertainment Weekly: "Titan Studios delivers something no studio has attempted—an emotionally mature superhero origin as animation. With Peter Parker as a lost teen in a broken holiday world, it strikes hard."
Ain't It Cool News: "Spider-Man: Christmas Chaos might be the best first-entry origin story... EVER. There's pain, joy, action, and a glider that literally made my friend scream in the theater."
BOX OFFICE – FIRST DAY [Still counting...]
$46.4 million on Christmas Day alone
Theaters in 21 cities sold out entirely
Estimated +$100 million opening week projection
Highest-grossing Christmas Day debut for an animated film in history
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INTERNET BUZZ – MESSAGE BOARDS & FORUMS
Titan Forums: The "Kraven Scene Breakdown" thread reached 14,000 comments in six hours. Users debated the implications for the sequel. Some speculated a full "Sinister Six" arc was being plotted.
DeviantArt: Over 3,500 new fan works were uploaded before midnight. A user named "SymbioticSoul" posted a charcoal drawing of Venom emerging from the shadows that went viral.
LiveJournal + MySpace Blogs: Fan theory posts exploded. Popular ones included:
"Kraven is Peter's REAL father???"
"The Green Goblin is a clone—prove me wrong."
"Venom's voice sounds like Peter's. Split personality incoming?"
TITAN HQ – INTERNAL METRICS (Rachel's Summary Report to Alex, 12/26 AM)
Merch revenue up 53%
4.2 million social media shares in 10 hours
Pre-orders for next month's DVD/Blu-ray campaign nearly doubled expectations
Demand for Spider-Man holiday plushies triggered emergency reorders from Taiwan
Rachel's final note:
"Your Christmas chaos worked. Now they want blood. What's next?"
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[10:11 PM] [Titan Studios HQ — 4th Floor, Main Lounge]
The 4th floor of Titan HQ had been transformed into a full-blown holiday oasis. Red and gold lights twisted around support beams. A life-sized Spider-Man figure hung from the ceiling, suspended by invisible wires, holding a sack full of branded snowglobes. A giant Christmas tree on the side.
There were three food stations, two open bars, and a dessert corner with a chocolate fountain.
The animated film's successful opening was still echoing through the building. Crew members, animators, colorists, voice artists, and storyboard artists mingled with celebrities, exchanging praise and holiday drinks. Some people wore Christmas sweaters. Others came dressed to impress.
Alex stood near the fireplace at the far end of the lounge. He wore a dark green velvet blazer over a black shirt and pants. A drink sat untouched in his hand as he watched the room. His girls were scattered around, lighting up the space with their own brands of chaos and charm.
Max had taken over a couch near the dessert table, one leg crossed over the other like a queen surveying her court. She wore a silver sequin dress that shimmered every time she moved. Her makeup was perfect. She was mid-laugh when she spotted Oleg trying to chat up a young voice actress near the punch bowl.
She shouted across the room, "Oleg! Keep it PG-13 and don't be a creep."
Oleg held up both hands like he was being arrested. "I was only complimenting her voice. I said she sounded like warm cinnamon, and she did not object."
Max narrowed her eyes. "That still sounds like foreplay, Grandpa."
Caroline walked by in a midnight blue dress and handed Max a fresh glass of wine. "You've only been here twenty minutes and you're already moderating the international incident."
Max smiled sweetly. "It's the holiday spirit. I'm giving him one free warning."
Nearby, Scarlett stood with Sophie and Earl, nursing a drink and rolling her eyes. "She's been in 'social dictator' mode since we walked in," Scarlett muttered.
Sophie nudged her. "At least she gave us a ride in that absurd limo. Who the hell rents a limo for eight people with LED floors and a cotton candy machine?"
Scarlett deadpanned. "Max."
Claire joined them, wearing a Santa hat and sipping a martini. "Hey, what are you girls talking about?"
"Claire, maybe try not to drink too much. You aren't exactly good at holding your drinks," Scarlett said as she remembered their first meeting at the cupcake shop.
"Oh, don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. I took some extreme lessons from a YT channel on how to hold on to your senses after drinking ten shots. But don't know why, I couldn't find that channel again, weird, huh?" She said with a large and innocent grin. She looked so happy that no one dared to tell her that she had been scammed and that the channel was taken down due to rule-breaking and policies.
Across the room, Rachel stood by the fireplace next to Alex, still in her office-chic black dress, sipping something strong from a crystal tumbler.
"You should be smiling," she said to him without looking.
"I am smiling," Alex replied.
"No, you're standing still and analyzing everyone's body language like you're planning to fire half the building," Rachel replied. "That's not smiling. That's emotional forensics."
Alex smirked and finally took a sip of his drink. "Force of habit."
"Try breaking it tonight," Rachel said. "Just vibe. Enjoy the night."
He chuckled and glanced around. "Fine. You vibing yet?"
Rachel shrugged. "I'm two whiskeys in, and maybe after two more, I'll finally let my guard down."
Angelina entered quietly through the main hallway. She wore a simple black dress and no jewelry, other than her gold bracelet and her hair tied back.
She made her way to the drink table. Evangeline spotted her first and waved her over.
"Thought you might chicken out," Evangeline said with a grin.
Angelina smirked. "And miss the aftermath of the movie that just shattered the internet? Not a chance."
"You seen Alex yet?" Evangeline asked.
"Not yet. Let him bask for once."
Back at the dessert table, Han was giving a passionate monologue about cookie structures to an animator who regretted asking him what a "good biscotti" was.
"I'm telling you," Han said, pointing at a tray, "if the biscotti does not hold its shape when dunked, it is a surrender cookie. No integrity."
The poor animator nodded, smiling politely. "I just wanted the chocolate one, man."
Oleg walked over with a plate of churros and leaned in. "Tell me, Han. Would you say the biscotti is as firm as..." He couldn't finish it because from afar, he could feel Sophie's piercing gaze. "Never mind."
Meanwhile, Scarlett had walked toward Alex. She tapped his shoulder and raised her glass.
"You survived the premiere," she said.
Alex nodded. "Barely."
"You realize people are already treating this like the start of a cinematic religion, right?"
He raised an eyebrow. "You're exaggerating."
She took a sip. "Am I? I watched someone cry in the hallway after the Venom teaser. Full-blown sobbing. Snot and everything."
"Power of marketing," he said.
"Power of your brain," she corrected and whispered. "And maybe your abs. But mostly your brain."
Angelina finally made her way over. Scarlett noticed her and stepped aside.
Alex looked up and smiled. "You came."
"Max threatened me," Angelina said.
"She's persuasive."
"She said if I didn't show up, she'd sneak into my room and put bubblegum in my hair. So, I had no choice."
Alex grimaced. "That's a war crime."
Angelina smiled and glanced at the fire. "Nice party."
He nodded. "We had a good day."
"You broke a record," she said.
"We broke it," he replied. "All of us."
Max jumped up on a nearby chair and rang a spoon against a champagne glass. "Everyone shut up!"
The room quieted slowly.
She stood tall, dress glittering like a disco ball, and grinned. "I just want to say... You all have made a Christmas movie that didn't suck! And I'm proud of every weirdo in this room! You all stayed up for days, you hand-drew snowflakes, and you animated a spider's eye twitch at 3 a.m. because Alex wanted it to look 'haunted by loss'!"
People laughed.
"And guess what?" Max continued. "It worked! We made people cry. On Christmas. That is dark and beautiful and twisted, and I love it."
Someone in the back shouted, "We love you, Max!"
She pointed. "I love you too, but if you're Oleg, stay five feet back."
Oleg raised his churro in salute. "Understood!"
Max finished with a toast. "To the weirdos who made this madness happen. You are all disgusting geniuses. Merry Christmas!"
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