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Sony marketing campaign used the New York Mets and Juan Soto for a “Spider-Man” promotion at Citi Field
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Sony marketing campaign used the New York Mets and Juan Soto for a “Spider-Man” promotion at Citi Field

Page Six reported that Sony’s promotion for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” included Mets star Juan Soto and a Citi Field shoot, tying a film release push to a baseball audience.

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Sony’s marketing for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” featured a partnership with the New York Mets, according to Page Six, which reported that the film studio linked the project to the team’s game-day presence through a promotional shoot at Citi Field.

Page Six said the campaign included Mets outfielder Juan Soto, who was on hand for a film-related promo connected to Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The outlet described the collaboration as part of an effort to connect the movie’s branding with a broader, mainstream sports audience.

The report placed the Mets in the context of their season performance, stating that Sony partnered with the team while it was in last place. The article did not cite a specific contractual or financial term, instead focusing on the promotional logistics and the creative concept for the campaign.

Page Six also described the production environment at Citi Field, stating that filming took place at the ballpark for the purposes of the Spider-Man promotion. The story framed the shoot as an example of how major studios increasingly use recognizable local sports settings and figures to support high-profile entertainment releases.

The outlet further tied the Mets partnership to Juan Soto’s growing media and brand footprint, characterizing the film promotion as Soto “building up movie credits.” Page Six did not provide details about whether Soto or the Mets will have additional on-screen roles beyond the promotional materials, but it did connect the marketing activity to broader cross-industry visibility.

The promotion also involved Spider-Man imagery alongside Mets branding, Page Six publishing a photo that showed Spider-Man and the Mets’ mascot together in a baseball-stadium setting. The visual pairing underscored the campaign’s strategy of blending superhero IP with team iconography for a wider reach.

As of publication, the specific scope of Sony’s Mets campaign, including whether it includes additional edits, broadcast placements, or retail tie-ins beyond the initial promo shoot, was not detailed in the Page Six report. The next steps for audiences are tied to the studio’s planned release and promotional schedule for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” with the Mets and Soto promotion serving as one part of that broader rollout.

Why It Matters

  • Cross-industry promotions like this show how major entertainment studios use sports venues and recognizable athletes to broaden audience reach for blockbuster releases.
  • If the promotion is expanded across multiple channels, Mets fans and general audiences may encounter Spider-Man branding during the team’s regular media footprint.
  • The use of a local stadium setting can reduce production friction by leveraging an existing, high-recognition location tied to a weekly public event.
  • For athletes, participation in film-adjacent marketing can add to personal brand visibility outside sports, potentially affecting future media opportunities.

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Key Facts

  • Page Six reported that Sony partnered with the New York Mets for a promotion tied to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
  • Page Six said Mets star Juan Soto took part in the film-related promotional activity.
  • Page Six reported that the promotion involved filming at Citi Field.
  • The report described the Mets as being in last place when the partnership was arranged.
  • Page Six published an image of Spider-Man and the Mets’ mascot together in a stadium setting.
  • The Page Six piece characterized the Mets and Soto involvement as contributing to Soto’s “movie credits,” without specifying additional film roles beyond the promotional materials.
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