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How Spider-Man Tom Holland Earned Batman Michael Keaton’s Respect (Exclusive)

Tom Holland thrived as Spider-Man in last year’s blockbuster “Captain America: Civil War” — but starring in a standalone movie is a different challenge. And his “Spider-Man: Homecoming” villain,...

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13 Biggest Summer Movie Gambles, From ‘King Arthur’ to ‘Valerian’

Summertime might seem like a pure cash grab for studios stagnant with awards hangovers — but trust us, there are plenty of Hail Mary passes getting tossed all throughout the hotter months. Last year,...

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Is ‘One of the Best Marvel Movies Yet’ and 6 More...

At long last, Spider-Man is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and according to critics, it was worth the wait. With early reviews still coming in for “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the film currently has a...

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Takes Swing at $100 Million Opening

Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the long-awaited solo debut of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is looking at a possible $100 million-plus opening at the...

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Review: Marvel-Fueled Reboot Has a Good Sense of Spidey

Spider-Man’s powers are strength, heightened senses, web-shooting, wall-climbing, and, apparently, reincarnation. After three successful Raimi-Maguire movies that aren’t as old as you think, and two...

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18 ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Main Characters Ranked (Photos)

Here we are, with “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the first “Spider-Man” movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Let’s celebrate with a deep dive into the characters, and figuring out who’s the best in this...

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‘My Friends Call Me MJ': The Big ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Easter Egg Explained

Note: This post contains spoilers for “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Read on at your own risk. For much of “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the longtime comic book love interest of Peter Parker (a.k.a....

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Surprise Cameo Means Big Things for Tony Stark

Warning: This post contains spoilers from “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” We’ve long known that Iron Man Tony Stark would be the reluctant mentor to Peter Parker in Sony’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” We...

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Jon Watts in Talks to Direct ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Sequel

Jon Watts is in talks to direct the sequel to his own “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. The sequel is currently untitled but set for a release on July...

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ LGBT Character Spins a Lesson in Casting

The script for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” did not contain an LGBT teen character — but that’s what Sony and Marvel wound up with after nearly a year of casting Peter Parker’s classmates. The same went...

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5 Reasons Why Marvel Studios Is Having Its Biggest Year Ever

Who says there’s franchise fatigue? At a time when many blockbuster franchises are sputtering — the domestic gross for this year’s “Pirates of Caribbean” sequel fell 29 percent from the last...

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Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Play Villain Mysterio in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming 2’

Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to star as the Marvel villain Mysterio in the upcoming “Spider-Man: Homecoming” sequel, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. Jon Watts returns to direct...

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Tom Holland Just Revealed Title for Next ‘Spider-Man’ Movie

Oh, that rascal Tom Holland. The star of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” on Saturday posted an Instagram selfie video from ACE Comic Con in Denver apologizing “for no announcements” — and then promptly held...

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‘Crazy Rich Asian’ Star Remy Hii Joins ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Cast...

Up-and-comer Remy Hii (“Crazy Rich Asians”) has been cast in “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” TheWrap has learned exclusively. Remy’s role is being kept under wraps. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is due in...

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Early Reactions Say Film Delivers Humor and...

Get me reactions on Spider-Man! The early takes on “Spider-Man: Far From Home” — the follow-up to “Spider-Man: Homecoming” — say that the film delivers the necessary amount of humor, charm, romance and...

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Film Review: Tom Holland Goes Abroad in...

Peter Parker faces life after “Avengers: Endgame” in “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” and so does the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general, but by the end of this latest saga, both seem ready to face any...

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Review Roundup: Critics Call Film a...

Critics agree that “Spider-Man: Far From Home” swings into summer vacation with a much lighter touch than “Avengers: Endgame,” the last film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In early reviews Thursday,...

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Has Biggest Tuesday Opening of All Time With...

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” kicked off the 4th of July holiday with a bang, earning $39.25 million at the domestic box office in its first day on Tuesday, which Sony says makes it the largest opening...

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Writers Explain Why Hero’s ‘Spider Sense’ Is Now...

Marvel threw fans a curveball after a recent “Spider-Man: Far From Home” TV spot no longer referred to Peter Parker’s ability to sense impending danger as his “Spider Sense” — instead, calling it the...

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Is There a Stan Lee Cameo in ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’?

Being the co-creator on Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor, the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men, among others, made the late Stan Lee a huge name in the world of comic books, and his star expanded...

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