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Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It is the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Plot

The film follows Peter Parker after his secret identity is exposed, forcing him to seek help from Doctor Strange. The spell goes wrong, bringing characters from other Spider-Man film worlds into his reality.

Production

Spider-Man: No Way Home was produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, with Sony Pictures Releasing handling distribution. Jon Watts directed the film.

Release

The film was released in 2021 and became a major entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. An extended version was later released in some markets.

Place in the franchise

The film is the third Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland and serves as the final chapter of the Homecoming trilogy. It also connects to previous Spider-Man film continuities through its multiverse storyline.

Key facts

  • Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.
  • It continues the storyline from Spider-Man: Far From Home and completes the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy.
  • It is identified as the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • Jon Watts directed the film.
  • Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man.
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Canadian context

The film was released in Canadian cinemas as part of its global theatrical rollout and was widely covered by Canadian entertainment media and audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spider-Man: No Way Home?
It is a 2021 American superhero film based on Spider-Man, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who directed Spider-Man: No Way Home?
Jon Watts directed the film.
Is it part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes. It is identified as the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Which films does it continue from?
It is the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Who stars as Spider-Man?
Tom Holland plays Spider-Man.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_No_Way_Home
    Supports: Identifies the film as a 2021 American superhero film, sequel to Homecoming and Far From Home, and part of the MCU.
  2. Wikipedia (German)https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_No_Way_Home
    Supports: States the film is directed by Jon Watts, is a 2021 US science-fiction/action film, and is the 27th MCU film.
  3. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_No_Way_Home
    Supports: Lists release year, genre, principal cast, runtime, and MCU placement.
  4. Common Sense Mediahttps://commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home
    Supports: Provides release date, director, cast, runtime, and a summary of the premise involving Peter Parker, Doctor Strange, and the spell going awry.