'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Is a Throwback Bonanza

Dive deep into the web of the Spidey-verse with Exclaim!'s handy series round-up

BY Exclaim! StaffPublished Mar 23, 2022

In partnership with Sony Pictures

Who doesn't love a good crossover? That's what they were thinking at Sony Pictures when they green-lit the latest instalment of the MCU's Spider-Man: No Way Home.

But what if you took that idea, strapped some rocket-boosters to its ankles, and fired it out of a web-shooter? You get a massive hit, apparently. Spider-Man: No Way Home shattered the global box office, with good reason: it's also one of the best reviewed titles ever released by Marvel Studios. And if you're a fan of the big-screen web-head, there's lots to sink your teeth into. Never before have we seen a perfect merging of previous hero tales quite like this, seamlessly woven.

But if you're someone that loves a deep dive into all things Spider-Man, you'll also want to get your hands on the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray™ or DVD. You'll get to experience over 80 minutes of amazing extras, like immersive featurettes, behind-the-scenes moments, and every incredible easter egg you may have missed. With great power comes great extras!

But first, without giving too much away — here are some past productions you *may* want to get reacquainted with …

Spider-Man (2002)

The web that spun it all. Sam Raimi's original film, told as a true silver age comic. Raimi leans into the 'superhero with real-life problems' formula first introduced by the late great Stan Lee, and doubles down with Green Goblin as the lead villain. With Mary Jane Watson as the love interest, and the influence of Peter Parker's dear Uncle Ben and Aunt May, we get a classic retelling that kickstarts a wildly successful franchise.

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Another Sam Raimi vehicle, again hitting those classic Spider-Man arcs. This time, Peter yearns to fall back into "ordinary life." It's an attempt to cultivate a new relationship with the love of his life MJ, and to get back to his second love — science. But the latter brings a fierce new villain in Otto Octavius — Doctor Octopus — and Peter has no choice but to once again don the red and blue. Thanks for being there, tiger.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Set phasers to reboot. This time Marc Webb takes the directors chair, and goes less Stan Lee and more Brian Bendis. Peter is still a nerd, but also kinda cool because he skateboards. This time, Gwen Stacy is the apple of Peter's eye, and once again, advanced science is the source of a menacing new villain — The Lizard. Another origin story with a modern take.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Marc Webb once again helms this one, and this time Peter has his hands full with a genetically-altered Electro, and a new Green Goblin. A little more backstory here, involving Peter's long-lost parents and what actually went down. Electro is the formidable baddy, with honourable mention going to old-school villain The Rhino.


And hey, while you're at it, go back and watch Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home. They are both fun films, with relevant credits scenes that will shed more light. As promised, there's no shortage of extras and bonus content to be found on the special 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray / DVD, and here's what you can expect!

BONUS MATERIALS

4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL

⦁ Bloopers & Gag Reel
⦁ Alternate Reality Easter Eggs
⦁ 7 Behind the Scenes Featurettes
⦁ Action Choreography Across the Multiverse
⦁ A Multiverse of Miscreants
⦁ A Spectacular Spider-Journey with Tom Holland
⦁ Enter Strange
⦁ Graduation Day
⦁ Realities Collide, Spiders Unite
⦁ Weaving Jon Watt's Web
⦁ 2 Special Panels:
⦁ The Sinister Summit - Villains Panel: Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, and Jamie Foxx sit down for a roundtable discussion of their sinister characters.
⦁ A Meeting of the Spiders - Heroes Panel: The Heroic Spider heroes sit down for a roundtable discussion on Peter, Stunts, and skintight suits.
⦁ 3 Stories From The Daily Bugle
⦁ Spider-Menace Strikes Again
⦁ Spider Sycophant
⦁ Web of Lies
⦁ 2 Stunt Scenes Previsualization
⦁ Apartment Fight
⦁ Shield Fight

DVD

⦁ 2 Behind the Scenes Featurettes
⦁ A Spectacular Spider-Journey with Tom Holland
⦁ Graduation Day

CAST AND CREW

Directed By: Jon Watts
Written By: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers
Produced By: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal
Executive Producers: Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, JoAnn Perritano, Rachel
O'Connor, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach
Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, with
Marisa Tomei

SPECS

Runtime: Approx. 148 minutes
Rating: PG
4K UHD: Feature: 2160p Ultra High Definition / 2.39:1 • English Dolby Atmos (Dolby
TrueHD 7.1 compatible), French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray™: Feature: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio
Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: Feature: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio
Description Tracks Dolby Surround

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