Spider-Man: Homecoming is an action-adventure film from the United States, directed by Jon Watts. It stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, and Robert Downey Jr.. Released in theaters on July 12, 2017 (running time: 2 hours 13 minutes), this standalone film marks Spider-Man’s first solo outing within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It will be available on Netflix starting March 15, 2026.
After making a memorable debut in Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker returns home to Queens and tries to juggle a typical teenage life—school, friends, and part-time jobs… all while eager to prove he belongs among the Avengers. Under the watchful eye of Tony Stark, who both mentors and challenges him, Peter is determined to take on bigger, more ambitious missions beyond his neighborhood.
His urge to move faster than his experience leads him to Adrian Toomes, aka the Vulture—a villain grounded in reality, controlling a weapons trafficking operation using recovered technology. Through this confrontation, the film highlights the issue of independence: what truly defines a hero—the costume or the choices made without a safety net?
To bring Spider-Man closer to the teen movie genre than to the well-worn origin story we’ve seen before on the big screen, Marvel and Sony are focusing on the energy of a very young cast and a directorial style that emphasizes everyday life: high school hallways, buses, residential neighborhoods, and action scenes designed to resonate with teenagers. Most of the filming took place in Atlanta (at Pinewood Studios) and on location, including a notable stint in New York City, particularly in Queens, to maintain a strong connection to the character’s New York roots.
The film also represents a significant milestone in the "technologization" of the costume: designed by Stark Industries, it incorporates gadgets that Peter gradually discovers throughout the story, including "web wings" as a nod to the early comics and expressive eyes crafted to convey emotions onscreen. Additionally, the production placed a strong emphasis on the Vulture’s iconography, with a redesigned costume that aims for a more mechanical and menacing look, moving beyond a simple bird-inspired translation from the comics.
With its breezy tone, humor, and fast-paced storytelling, Spider-Man: Homecoming appeals not only to superhero fans but also to those who enjoy coming-of-age stories. Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it introduces a still-impulsive Peter Parker who is already becoming a key figure in reshaping the Marvel landscape following Civil War.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Film | 2017
Released in theaters: July 12, 2017
Available on Netflix from March 15, 2026
Action, Adventure | Duration: 2h13
Directed by Jon Watts | Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr.
Original title: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Country: United States
Returning to the core concept of a teenage hero learning to set boundaries, observe, and pick his battles, Homecoming offers a more “high school” take on Spider-Man — seamlessly weaving him into the Marvel universe of the Avengers and exploring the fallout from that integration.
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