Spider-Man: Homecoming: Tom Holland faces the Vulture on TF1

Tom Holland suits up as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming, airing on TF1 on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. Directed by Jon Watts and released in 2017, this action film marks Spider-Man’s first solo outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the character’s debut in Captain America: Civil War.

After fighting alongside the Avengers, Peter Parker returns to the Queens and tries to resume his high school life. But the young hero struggles to adapt to everyday worries after stepping into the world of Captain America, Iron Man and their allies. Convinced he’s ready for bigger missions, he keeps looking for a chance to prove his worth to Tony Stark, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.

Peter discovers the activities of Adrian Toomes, aka the Vulture, portrayed by Michael Keaton. Toomes and his crew salvage alien tech left behind after the Avengers’ battles to forge and peddle weapons. Going it alone to take down the racket, Spider-Man faces a far more seasoned foe and the limits of his own abilities.

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This confrontation lets the film foreground Peter's growth as a hero. His suit, designed by Stark Industries, is brimming with gadgets and powers, but Homecoming asks what remains of the hero when he can no longer rely on that technology. The stakes go beyond his bid to join the Avengers: Peter must learn to make his own decisions and weigh the consequences of his actions.

In this fresh take on the character, the film leans into a teen-movie vibe rather than retelling Spider-Man’s origins. The high school routine, Peter’s friends, his awkwardness, and life in Queens take center stage. Filming mostly took place in Atlanta, with additional shoots in New York to keep the character firmly rooted in his home city.

The suit itself is part of this new approach as well. Designed by Stark Industries, it hides a multitude of gadgets that Peter gradually uncovers, including the “web wings” inspired by the character’s early comic-book appearances. Facing him, the Vulture sports a far more mechanical take on his look, with a suit and wings built from scavenged tech.

Released in French theaters on July 12, 2017, Spider-Man: Homecoming cemented Tom Holland as the MCU’s leading man in his first big-screen outing and kicked off a trilogy that continued with Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is available on TF1 on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:10 p.m..

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