Spider-Man: Homecoming facts for kids

Spider-Man: Homecoming is an exciting superhero movie from 2017. It's based on the famous Marvel Comics character, Spider-Man. This film was a fresh start for the Spider-Man movies. It was also the very first solo Spider-Man movie to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The movie stars Tom Holland as the main character, Peter Parker, who is also Spider-Man. Other important actors include Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Zendaya, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, and Michael Keaton. The film was directed by Jon Watts. He also helped write the story along with a team of other talented writers.

Peter Parker's New Adventure

This movie picks up after Peter Parker's first big adventure with the Avengers. He's back in high school in Queens, New York. Peter is trying to balance being a normal teenager with his secret life as Spider-Man. He's really excited to be a superhero and hopes to join the Avengers full-time.

Learning to Be a Hero

Peter is still learning what it means to be a hero. Tony Stark (Iron Man) gives him a super cool new suit. However, Tony also tells Peter to stay close to the ground and help people in his neighborhood. Peter finds it hard to follow these rules. He wants to prove he's ready for bigger missions.

A New Villain Appears

While trying to be a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Peter discovers a new threat. A man named Adrian Toomes, played by Michael Keaton, is building dangerous weapons. He uses alien technology left over from past battles. Toomes becomes the villain known as the Vulture.

The Vulture's Plan

The Vulture and his crew are selling these powerful weapons. They are a danger to innocent people. Peter feels it's his job to stop them. He tries to take on the Vulture by himself, even when Tony Stark warns him not to.

Friends and Family

Peter's life isn't just about fighting crime. He has a best friend named Ned Leeds, played by Jacob Batalon. Ned finds out Peter's secret and becomes his "guy in the chair," helping him with missions. Peter also has a crush on a girl named Liz Allan, played by Laura Harrier.

Aunt May and School Life

Peter lives with his Aunt May, played by Marisa Tomei. She cares deeply for him. At school, Peter tries to act normal. He has classes, goes to parties, and deals with typical teenage problems. His school life often gets mixed up with his superhero duties.

Important Lessons

Throughout the movie, Peter learns important lessons about responsibility. He learns that being a hero isn't just about having powers or a cool suit. It's about making smart choices and protecting the people around him. He also learns that sometimes, it's okay to ask for help.

Movie Production and Release

Spider-Man: Homecoming was a big movie to make. It was produced by Marvel Studios and Columbia Pictures. The film was released in the United States on July 7, 2017. It was a huge success, earning a lot of money around the world.

Behind the Scenes

The movie's music was created by Michael Giacchino. The filming was done by Salvatore Totino. Many people worked hard to bring Spider-Man's story to life on the big screen. They used amazing special effects to show Spider-Man swinging through the city and fighting villains.

Why It's Special

This movie was special because it brought Spider-Man into the MCU. This meant he could interact with other famous heroes like Iron Man. It showed a younger, more relatable Peter Parker who was still figuring things out. Many fans loved seeing Spider-Man as a high school student.

Images for kids

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  (L–R) Tom Holland, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, and director Jon Watts promoting Spider-Man: Homecoming at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

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  Watts promoting Spider-Man: Homecoming at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

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  Trixter used a LIDAR scan of Grand Central Terminal from The Avengers to help create their CGI version (bottom), adding to the elements filmed on set (top).

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  The world premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming at TCL Chinese Theatre

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In Spanish: Spider-Man: Homecoming para niños