I watched Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse expecting visual invention, sharp humor, and the kind of kinetic energy the first film made feel almost impossible to repeat. What I did not expect was how much heavier and more personal this sequel would feel. It is not just bigger because there are more Spider-people, more worlds, and more action. It is bigger because Miles Morales is forced to confront what heroism costs when everyone around him insists that pain is part of the job.