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Spider-Man: Homecoming

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a 2017 American superhero film directed by Jon Watts.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a 2017 American superhero film directed by Jon Watts. It stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, who tries to balance high school life with stopping Adrian Toomes / Vulture from selling advanced weapons made from salvaged alien technology. The film is set after the events of Captain America: Civil War and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Plot

The story centers on Peter Parker trying to prove himself as Spider-Man while handling school and everyday life in Queens. He confronts Adrian Toomes, who is trafficking weapons built from Chitauri technology.

Cast and characters

Tom Holland plays Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Michael Keaton plays Adrian Toomes / Vulture, and Robert Downey Jr. appears as Tony Stark. Marisa Tomei plays Aunt May, and Zendaya appears as one of Peter’s classmates.

Production and release

The film was directed by Jon Watts and distributed by Columbia Pictures and Marvel-related production partners. It was released in U.S. theatres on July 7, 2017.

Reception

Available source material describes the film as well received, with attention given to Tom Holland’s portrayal and the balance of humour, action, and high-school drama.

Key facts

  • The film follows Peter Parker after his debut in Captain America: Civil War.
  • Adrian Toomes, also known as Vulture, is the main antagonist.
  • Peter lives with his Aunt May and attends Midtown School of Science and Technology.
  • Tony Stark serves as Peter’s mentor in the film.
  • The film was directed by Jon Watts and released in 2017.
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Canadian context

The film was widely released in Canada as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was distributed in Canadian theatres through the same North American release window as other major Hollywood blockbusters.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spider-Man: Homecoming about?
It follows Peter Parker as he tries to balance being a high school student with his responsibilities as Spider-Man while stopping Vulture’s weapons-smuggling operation.
Who directed Spider-Man: Homecoming?
It was directed by Jon Watts.
Who plays Spider-Man in the film?
Tom Holland plays Peter Parker / Spider-Man.
Who is the villain?
The main villain is Adrian Toomes, also known as Vulture, played by Michael Keaton.
When was it released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on July 7, 2017.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Homecoming
    Supports: Plot premise, setting after Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, Adrian Toomes/Vulture, Midtown School of Science and Technology
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2250912/
    Supports: Plot premise, cast, reception summary
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spider_man_homecoming
    Supports: Runtime, rating, release date, genre, synopsis, box office
  4. Screen Rant — https://screenrant.com/db/movie/spider-man-homecoming/
    Supports: Director, producers, studio, distributor, runtime, release date, story summary
  5. Biyografiler — https://www.biyografiler.com/en/movie/spider-man-homecoming-2017
    Supports: Director, cast, release date, genre, duration, country
  6. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/spider-man-homecoming
    Supports: Plot summary, director, cast, release date, runtime, MPAA rating
  7. Czech Wikipedia — https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Homecoming
    Supports: Film identification, year, director, Tom Holland, MCU placement