The iconic "upside-down kiss" between Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man 2 won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects , a rare feat for superhero films at the time. Spider Man Trilogy (2002-2007)
Each film in the trilogy explores different stages of Peter Parker's life and the heavy burden of his secret identity. The iconic "upside-down kiss" between Spider-Man and Mary
Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), a billionaire scientist driven insane by an experimental serum. Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), a billionaire scientist driven
Sandman (Flint Marko), Venom (Eddie Brock), and the New Goblin (Harry Osborn).
Peter deals with the pressures of fame and an alien symbiote that attaches to his suit, amplifying his aggression and ego.
The trilogy's lasting popularity led to the return of Tobey Maguire and his villains in the 2021 film Spider-Man: No Way Home .