Spider-Man has been one of the biggest superhero franchises to hit the big screen in the past two decades. Who was almost cast in the three different iterations of the superhero tale?
Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.
Director:
Jon Watts
Stars:
Tom Holland,
Michael Keaton,
Robert Downey Jr.
Imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, Thor must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful and ruthless villain Hela.
Director:
Taika Waititi
Stars:
Chris Hemsworth,
Tom Hiddleston,
Cate Blanchett
After the devastating events of Vingadores: Guerra do Infinito (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.
Directors:
Anthony Russo,
Joe Russo
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.,
Chris Evans,
Mark Ruffalo
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
Directors:
Anthony Russo,
Joe Russo
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.,
Chris Hemsworth,
Mark Ruffalo
The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father the ambitious celestial being Ego.
T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past.
Director:
Ryan Coogler
Stars:
Chadwick Boseman,
Michael B. Jordan,
Lupita Nyong'o
As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.
Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a war monger and a terrorist organization.
Director:
Joe Johnston
Stars:
Chris Evans,
Hugo Weaving,
Samuel L. Jackson
Our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent.Written by
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Tom Holland says that Happy Hogan is one of his favorite characters and that he loves how Jon Favreau plays him, calling him "one of the godfathers of this entire universe." See more »
Goofs
During the scene in the arrivals terminal of the Venice Marco Polo Airport a cruise ship can be seen through the windows behind Peter. While the airport is built on the Adriatic coast the port for Venice is on the main island. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Maria Hill:
Nick, this was a tragedy, but it's not why we're here. What are we fighting the weather now?
Nick Fury:
Locals say the cyclone had a face.
Maria Hill:
People see things when they're under stress.
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Crazy Credits
After the Columbia Pictures logo, the Torch Lady fades into the tombstone, in tribute to Tony Stark. See more »
Alternate Versions
The Indian release has all the cuss words muted and liquor labels blurred. See more »
Back In Black
Written by Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young (as Malcolm Mitchell Young) and Angus Young (as Angus McKinnon Young)
Performed by AC/DC
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment See more »
12 August 2019
Second Film of Choice at The Plaza Dorchester Tonight - Spider-Man - Far From Home. I assume by now that everyone has seen Avengers End Game, but if this is not the case I shall make sure there are no spoilers. Tom Holland, who is my favourite Spider-man to date, returns as the 'sticky' superhero (His word, not mine). Following the events of the previous summer, Peter Parker is travelling to Europe on a school trip where he wants to be normal and plans to woo the girl he fancies, but hey this is the Marvel Universe and events and Nick Fury most definitely conspire to thwart those plans. Enter Jake Gyllenhaal, who I believe nearly played the red and blue web wielding super hero himself when Toby Maguire injured his back whilst filming Seabiscuit. He finally gets his little piece of Marvel magic playing a new superhero, Mysterio. Being a Marvel film I sat through the credits and was amazed to see the units involved making this movie came from London, New York, Canada, Czech Republic and even Australia, taking the Marvel Movieverse truly global. Sad not to see the Stan Lee cameo but heartened to see a dedication to the great man in the credits. Remember people, this is Marvel, stay in your seat until the very end.
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12 August 2019 Second Film of Choice at The Plaza Dorchester Tonight - Spider-Man - Far From Home. I assume by now that everyone has seen Avengers End Game, but if this is not the case I shall make sure there are no spoilers. Tom Holland, who is my favourite Spider-man to date, returns as the 'sticky' superhero (His word, not mine). Following the events of the previous summer, Peter Parker is travelling to Europe on a school trip where he wants to be normal and plans to woo the girl he fancies, but hey this is the Marvel Universe and events and Nick Fury most definitely conspire to thwart those plans. Enter Jake Gyllenhaal, who I believe nearly played the red and blue web wielding super hero himself when Toby Maguire injured his back whilst filming Seabiscuit. He finally gets his little piece of Marvel magic playing a new superhero, Mysterio. Being a Marvel film I sat through the credits and was amazed to see the units involved making this movie came from London, New York, Canada, Czech Republic and even Australia, taking the Marvel Movieverse truly global. Sad not to see the Stan Lee cameo but heartened to see a dedication to the great man in the credits. Remember people, this is Marvel, stay in your seat until the very end.