Spider-Man has been a key figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for years, teaming up with Iron Man and the Avengers to save humanity, and even going toe-to-toe against Thanos, but when did he first appear in the MCU? Spidey didn’t just drop out of nowhere, so which movie provided the character with his grand debut?
Plus, what was Spidey’s first line, how many times has he shared the screen with Ned Leeds, and how many MCU films does Spider-Man appear in overall?! You’ve got questions, and I’ve got answers!
In this post, I am answering a number of questions about Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. If you can’t quite recall all the details about Spidey’s inclusion in the MCU, hopefully this post will help.
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In which movie did Tom Holland first play Spider-Man?
Tom Holland first appears as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016). The actor appears on screen 1 hour 13 minutes and 40 seconds into the movie.
What is Tom Holland’s first line as Spider-Man?
The first line spoken by Tom Holland in Captain America: Civil War is “Hey, May”. This line is said by Peter Parker to Aunt May.
Who plays Aunt May in the MCU?
Aunt May is played by Marisa Tomei. Captain America: Civil War marks the first of multiple appearances by Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is the first Avenger that Spider-Man meets in Captain America: Civil War?
Tony Stark / Iron Man is the first Avenger that Peter Parker / Spider-Man meets in Captain America: Civil War.
Is Peter Parker already Spider-Man before he meets Tony Stark?
Prior to meeting Tony Stark, Peter Parker is already operating as a costumed crime-fighter. Peter has a make-shift costume, has invented his own webbing, and is calling himself, Spider-Man.
Does Spider-Man say ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
When Peter Parker / Spider-Man is first introduced in Captain America Civil War, he does not use the phrase ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’ – a line/mantra that has been uttered in previous Spidey movies.
In Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker says: “When you can do the things that I can, but you don’t, and then the bad things happen, they happen because of you.”
However, Aunt May later utters the line in Spider-Man: No Way Home. She says: “You have a gift. You have power. And with great power, there must also come great responsibility.”
Is Spider-Man an Avenger in Captain America: Civil War?
Spider-Man works with Iron Man (and his team) in Captain America: Civil War, but he is not an Avenger. Spider-Man is not officially an Avenger until Avengers: Infinity War (2018).
After Captain America: Civil War, what is Spider-Man’s next appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Following Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man’s second appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). From here he continued to appear in Avengers movies and solo Spidey films.
What is the best order to watch the MCU Spider-Man movies?
If you wish to work your way through Spider-Man’s appearances in the MCU, follow the list below.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
How many Spider-Man movies feature Zendaya’s character MJ?
To date, there are four Spider-Man movies featuring Zendaya. The movies include:
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
How many Spider-Man movies feature Jacob Batalon’s character Ned Leeds?
To date, Jacob Batalon appears in six movies alongside Spider-Man. The movies include:
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)*
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)*
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
*Batalon appears very briefly in these movies.
And finally, who are the villains in the Spider-Man MCU movies?
The villains of Spider-Man: Homecoming include:
- Adrian Toomes/Vulture – Michael Keaton
- Jackson Brice/Shocker I – Logan Marshall-Green
- Herman Schultz/Shocker II – Bokeem Woodbine
- Phineas Mason/Tinkerer – Michael Chernus
- Mac Gargan/Scorpion – Michael Mando
Donald Glover also appears in Spider-Man: Homecoming, playing the role of Aaron Davis – a small-time criminal looking to purchase weapons from Adrian Toomes. Although the character is not depicted as a ‘villain’ in Spider-Man: Homecoming, comic book fans will be familiar with Davis as the alter-ego of the villainous Prowler.
The villains of Spider-Man: Far From Home include:
- Quentin Beck/Mysterio – Jake Gyllenhaal
Although Quentin Beck/Mysterio is the main villain of this movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home also includes the ‘Elementals’ – a group of four faux villains, created by Mysterio using advanced Stark technology. The Elementals are based on four Spider-Man villains from the comics and include Hydro-Man, Sandman, Molten Man, and Cyclone.
The villains of Spider-Man: No Way Home include:
- Norman Osborn/Green Goblin – Willem Dafoe
- Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus – Alfred Molina
- Max Dillon/Electro – Jamie Foxx
- Curt Connors/Lizard – Rhys Ifans
- Flint Marko/Sandman – Thomas Haden Church
In addition to the above villains, Quentin Beck/Mysterio appears briefly in the movie via archival footage, while anti-hero (and sometime villain) Eddie Brock/Venom appears in a cameo role.
The villains of Spider-Man: Brand New Day include:
- Mac Gargan/Scorpion – Michael Mando
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