{"id":60221,"date":"2026-06-22T03:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/60221\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T03:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:32:12","slug":"samsung-is-letting-fans-track-spider-man-in-real-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/60221\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung is letting fans track Spider-Man in real time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"604\">Samsung is extending its partnership with Sony Pictures\u2019 upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day\u00a0beyond the big screen, integrating Galaxy devices into the film while also launching an interactive fan experience designed to blur the line between fiction and reality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"855\">The upcoming film, set for theatrical release on 31 July, will feature key characters using Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Watch, with the devices woven into on-screen storytelling as part of the characters\u2019 everyday interactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1107\">Beyond product placement, Samsung is also activating a transmedia campaign centred on the \u201cSpidey tracker\u201d, a fictional in-film tool created by character Ned Leeds, played by Jacob Batalon, which is now being brought to life as a real-world digital experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782098030_image.png\" id=\"article_images-samsung-x-spider-man-1782098030_image.png\" data-image=\"article_images-samsung-x-spider-man-1782098030_image.png\" width=\"1123\" height=\"535\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/your-friendly-neighbourhood-airline-scoot-launches-spider-man-themed-flights\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Your friendly neighbourhood airline? Scoot launches Spider-Man-themed flights\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1479\">The &#8220;Spidey tracker&#8221;, powered by Samsung Galaxy, allows fans across 35 markets to track \u201cSpider-Man sightings\u201d through a dedicated website and social channels, including X. The experience surfaces a mix of live activations, cast content, interviews, fan submissions and hidden Easter eggs, effectively extending the film narrative into digital and real-world environments.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782098128_image.png\" id=\"article_images-samsung-x-spider-man-1782098128_image.png\" data-image=\"article_images-samsung-x-spider-man-1782098128_image.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1642\">The campaign is designed to expand storytelling beyond cinema while strengthening fan engagement through participation and community-driven content.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1910\">Through the film integration, Galaxy Z Flip is featured in Spider-Man\u2019s hands, while Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Watch are used by Ned Leeds as he attempts to locate Spider-Man, highlighting the devices\u2019 portability, multitasking capabilities and connectivity features.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2094\">The brand said the collaboration reflects its broader positioning around connection and communication, aligning with Spider-Man\u2019s long-standing themes of community and relationships.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2275\">\u201cSpider-Man has always been a hero defined by his connection to his community,\u201d said Jeffrey Godsick, executive vice president, global partnerships at Sony Pictures Entertainment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2539\">\u201cTeaming up with Samsung helped bring that spirit to life both on screen and beyond, integrating the technology people use every day into Spider-Man\u2019s world while also bringing innovative and fun new ways for fans to engage through the Spidey Tracker,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2734\">The campaign will roll out across digital platforms and real-world touchpoints over the summer, with potential appearances at live events, creator content and selected Samsung retail locations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"604\">Samsung is extending its partnership with Sony Pictures\u2019 upcoming \u201cSpider-Man\u2122: Brand New Day\u201d beyond the big screen, integrating Galaxy devices into the film while also launching an interactive fan experience designed to blur the line between fiction and reality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"855\">The upcoming film, set for theatrical release on July 31, will feature key characters using Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Watch, with the devices woven into on-screen storytelling as part of the characters\u2019 everyday interactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1107\">Beyond product placement, Samsung is also activating a transmedia campaign centred on the \u201cSpidey Tracker\u201d, a fictional in-film tool created by Ned Leeds, played by Jacob Batalon, which is now being brought to life as a real-world digital experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1479\">The Spidey Tracker, powered by Samsung Galaxy, allows fans across 35 markets to track \u201cSpider-Man sightings\u201d through a dedicated website and social channels, including X. The experience surfaces a mix of live activations, cast content, interviews, fan submissions and hidden Easter eggs, effectively extending the film narrative into digital and real-world environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1642\">Samsung said the campaign is designed to expand storytelling beyond cinema while strengthening fan engagement through participation and community-driven content.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1910\">Through the film integration, Galaxy Z Flip is featured in Spider-Man\u2019s hands, while Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Watch are used by Ned Leeds as he attempts to locate Spider-Man, highlighting the devices\u2019 portability, multitasking capabilities and connectivity features.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2094\">The brand said the collaboration reflects its broader positioning around connection and communication, aligning with Spider-Man\u2019s long-standing themes of community and relationships.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2275\">\u201cSpider-Man has always been a hero defined by his connection to his community,\u201d said Jeffrey Godsick, executive vice president, global partnerships at Sony Pictures Entertainment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2539\">\u201cTeaming up with Samsung helped bring that spirit to life both on screen and beyond, integrating the technology people use every day into Spider-Man\u2019s world while also bringing innovative and fun new ways for fans to engage through the Spidey Tracker,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2734\">The campaign will roll out across digital platforms and real-world touchpoints over the summer, with potential appearances at live events, creator content and selected Samsung retail locations.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration follows Samsung\u2019s broader push to embed its Galaxy devices within major entertainment IP as part of a transmedia marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>In April, the brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/samsung-turns-the-devil-wears-prada-2-into-real-life-runway-moment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">partnered with <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/samsung-turns-the-devil-wears-prada-2-into-real-life-runway-moment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/a>\u00a0on a global campaign featuring the Galaxy S26 Ultra, integrating its AI-powered \u201cCircle to Search\u201d feature into a fashion-led narrative and extending it into real-world activations, including a \u201cRunway cam #withGalaxy\u201d at the film\u2019s New York premiere. <\/p>\n<p>Related articles:\u00a0\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/sony-pictures-ceo-urges-cinemas-to-cut-ad-reels-before-films\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sony Pictures&#8217; 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