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Spider-Man (2002)

2002-05-03 121 min Sam Raimi Earth-96283 (Sam Raimi Universe)

Narrative Synopsis

Bitten by a genetically modified spider, high school outcast Peter Parker gains superpowers and learns a painful lesson about power and responsibility when confronting the Green Goblin.

WHY SHOULD I WATCH THIS?

The film that launched the modern superhero era. Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin and Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker cross directly into MCU canon in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

WHAT SHOULD I REMEMBER?

Norman Osborn’s fractured psychosis creates the Green Goblin.
Uncle Ben dies: "With great power comes great responsibility."
Goblin is impaled by his own glider.

WHAT DOES THIS CONNECT TO?

Direct multiversal origin for Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin and Tobey Maguire in No Way Home.

Doomsday RelevanceRecommended

Provides context for character arcs and multiversal shifts leading into Phase 6.

Post-Credits Scenes (0)Importance: Fun

No post-credit scene.

Plot Resolution Summary:Peter defeats Norman, rejects Mary Jane to keep her safe, and embraces his solitary duty as Spider-Man.

Climax & Resolution for Spider-Man (2002)

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Where This Fits in the Universe

Release Order Index:#101

Chronological Index:#101

Phase & Saga:Phase Legacy